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W889 SBR

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,041 mi
Last recorded145,041 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW889 SBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 145,041 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 145,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 138,366 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear floor corroded near offside rear trailing arm

all trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 18 Feb 2016 138,366 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear floor corroded near offside rear trailing arm

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 2 Feb 2015 132,592 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 132,592 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 124,079 miles

engine light staying on

Fail 29 Jan 2014 124,079 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light staying on

Pass 26 Jan 2013 114,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 104,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 96,439 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 88,071 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 78,997 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 71,153 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 61,685 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 SBR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SBR, 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 SBR registered?

W889 SBR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W889 SBR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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