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W889 RUY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW889 RUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 152,822 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 150,262 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 136,850 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 133,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

both rear shock absorbers are weeping

Pass 11 Apr 2014 127,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre is on 2mm

Fail 11 Apr 2014 127,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre is on 2mm

Pass 11 Apr 2013 122,630 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres are on 2mm and both tyres are perishing

centre steel brake pipes have slight corrosion

nearside and offside front and rear steel brake pipes have slight corrosion

offside rear boot compartment has bad corrosion but is not within 30 cm of a braking and suspensionpoint

rear exhaust silencer is corroding outer skin is peeling off

strong advise nearside front tyre is on 1to2mm tyre iswearing on outer edge

Fail 11 Apr 2013 122,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres are on 2mm and both tyres are perishing

centre steel brake pipes have slight corrosion

nearside and offside front and rear steel brake pipes have slight corrosion

offside rear boot compartment has bad corrosion but is not within 30 cm of a braking and suspensionpoint

rear exhaust silencer is corroding outer skin is peeling off

strong advise nearside front tyre is on 1to2mm tyre iswearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2012 116,159 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 109,317 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2010 104,719 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 99,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 99,218 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 95,247 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 90,019 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 90,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2006 84,557 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 84,557 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2005 74,506 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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W889 RUY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W889 RUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W889 RUY registered?

W889 RUY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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