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W961 APU

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,105 mi
Last recorded102,105 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW961 APU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 102,105 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 102,105 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 86,605 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection

O/S/R slight play on suspension

Wiper blade is smearing slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2008 64,667 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 64,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 47,381 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 33,140 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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W961 APU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W961 APU, 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

How do I check the history of W961 APU?

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What year was W961 APU registered?

W961 APU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 July 2000.

Is W961 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W961 APU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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