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X918 RBW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,212 mi
Last recorded172,212 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX918 RBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 172,212 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 165,859 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 165,859 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 160,667 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

Fail 1 Sep 2016 160,667 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

Pass 14 Aug 2015 154,381 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 151,559 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside tyre perished to a dangerous condition

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare unchecked

Fail 15 Aug 2014 151,559 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside tyre perished to a dangerous condition

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare unchecked

Pass 2 Apr 2013 147,041 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 143,905 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 143,905 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 140,688 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 136,169 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 126,422 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 119,324 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 101,432 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 101,432 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 83,869 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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X918 RBW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X918 RBW, 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 X918 RBW registered?

X918 RBW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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