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W946 RLB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,250 mi
Last recorded157,250 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW946 RLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2015 157,250 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear clamp fractured (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s/f (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp insecure n/s/f (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working rear (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working o/s/r (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 154,471 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s/o/s/r/wheel archs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 148,030 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 139,126 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 130,179 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 130,065 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 22 May 2010 120,368 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 116,367 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 104,143 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 101,216 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 89,318 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 89,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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W946 RLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W946 RLB, 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 W946 RLB registered?

W946 RLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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