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W989 RLB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,569 mi
Last recorded80,569 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW989 RLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 80,569 miles

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

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

air bag warning light illuminated

o/s/rear side light inner bulb brighter

wiper parking incorrectly

Fail 7 Jan 2013 80,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

air bag warning light illuminated

o/s/rear side light inner bulb brighter

wiper parking incorrectly

Pass 4 Nov 2011 79,166 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 73,681 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2010 73,681 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 70,124 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 62,259 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 57,342 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 57,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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W989 RLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W989 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 W989 RLB registered?

W989 RLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W989 RLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W989 RLB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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