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Y129 RVS

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,960 mi
Last recorded93,960 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 RVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 93,960 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 93,432 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 93,427 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 93,259 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 90,215 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear axle bush has slight play

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [5.3.4 (a) (i)] Offside Rear Upper (inner bush top control arm)

both rear front to rear brake pipes corrorded

exhaust outer shell corrorded

front links corrorded

Pass 27 Jul 2018 88,330 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush top control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear from front to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 85,317 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,592 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 69,984 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 64,564 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 64,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 61,801 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 61,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 57,462 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 54,847 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 50,150 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 46,746 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 43,282 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,760 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,411 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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Y129 RVS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y129 RVS, 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 Y129 RVS registered?

Y129 RVS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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