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W896 RTV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,316 mi
Last recorded111,316 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW896 RTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2009 111,316 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 111,316 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 103,562 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 93,992 miles

n.s. washer jet poor

Pass 3 Aug 2006 82,087 miles

Nearside rear inner side lamp not working.

Pass 28 Jul 2005 69,384 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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W896 RTV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W896 RTV, 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 W896 RTV registered?

W896 RTV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 August 2000.

Is W896 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W896 RTV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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