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X981 RNW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,573 mi
Last recorded156,573 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 RNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 156,573 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 156,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes covered in under seal

n/s/f inner sillnear jacjing point has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2011 156,401 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 156,401 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 151,983 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 145,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 145,953 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 142,046 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 134,674 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front pads low

Pass 23 Nov 2007 134,674 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit

front pads low

Pass 1 Dec 2006 127,515 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 114,089 miles

Sills aare covered †Metal front to rear brake pipe is startin g to corrode †

Fail 10 Nov 2005 114,089 miles

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

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

Sills aare covered †Metal front to rear brake pipe is startin g to corrode †

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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X981 RNW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X981 RNW, 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 X981 RNW registered?

X981 RNW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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