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W977 RLH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,310 mi
Last recorded94,310 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW977 RLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 94,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive and geat box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 82,966 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 82,418 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 80,452 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 77,545 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 74,915 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 74,882 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 70,978 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 67,047 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 63,066 miles

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

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

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

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

srs warning light is on

Pass 18 Dec 2010 59,437 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 160,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 55,688 miles

SRS light on

centre exhaust bracket rattles

damage to windscreen

front tyre sidewalls perished

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2008 51,088 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 47,240 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 41,691 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 41,691 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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W977 RLH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 W977 RLH, 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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W977 RLH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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