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W918 RLS

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,405 mi
Last recorded83,405 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW918 RLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 83,405 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 83,405 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 79,525 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 79,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 75,079 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 70,583 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 70,580 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 67,456 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 67,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s centre exhaust clamp split

Pass 19 Nov 2007 62,698 miles

front tyres wearing uneven

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

both rear tyre treads nearing wear indicators

Fail 19 Nov 2007 62,698 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both rear tyre treads nearing wear indicators

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 8 Jun 2007 58,753 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 54,561 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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W918 RLS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W918 RLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W918 RLS registered?

W918 RLS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W918 RLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W918 RLS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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