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W891 FRN

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

106,691 mi
Last recorded106,691 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW891 FRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 106,691 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 106,674 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 102,227 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 96,249 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 90,902 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear x2 ()

Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess to rear x2 (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 84,758 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 79,458 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 74,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 69,574 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 65,675 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 65,467 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 59,145 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 53,403 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 53,403 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 47,650 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 42,079 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 35,580 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 30,916 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 25,631 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 25,220 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 21,864 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 18,977 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 14,628 miles

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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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W891 FRN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W891 FRN, 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 W891 FRN registered?

W891 FRN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is W891 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W891 FRN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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