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Y324 UGN

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

261,226 mi
Last recorded261,226 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY324 UGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 261,226 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE REAR

EXHAUST SYSTEM HAEVLY CORRODED / BACK BOX OUTER CASING VERY HEAVLY CORRODED / OUTER CASING SPLIT / FLAKING

OFFSIDE DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR LENS / GLASS BECOMING DETERIORATED

Fail 19 Mar 2015 260,957 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE REAR

EXHAUST SYSTEM HAEVLY CORRODED / BACK BOX OUTER CASING VERY HEAVLY CORRODED / OUTER CASING SPLIT / FLAKING

OFFSIDE DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR LENS / GLASS BECOMING DETERIORATED

OFFSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL STEEL / OTHERS ALLOY / ALL TYRES SAME SIZE 215 / 55 / 16 V ADVISE TO REPLACE BACK TO ALLOY

Fail 28 Mar 2014 247,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

propshaft rubber flange showing signs of wear

Pass 28 Mar 2014 247,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

propshaft rubber flange showing signs of wear

Pass 13 Apr 2013 232,119 miles

exhaust back box heavily corroded

front brake discs worn

noise from around fan belt area

play in steering system

rear tyres worn with cuts in tread

Fail 13 Apr 2013 232,116 miles

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

exhaust back box heavily corroded

front brake discs worn

noise from around fan belt area

play in steering system

rear tyres worn with cuts in tread

Pass 5 May 2012 208,607 miles

corrosion on steel fuel and brake pipes

drivers door mirror glass delaminating

rear exhaust mount snapped but supported by chain

Fail 5 May 2012 208,607 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion on steel fuel and brake pipes

drivers door mirror glass delaminating

rear exhaust mount snapped but supported by chain

Pass 6 May 2011 184,452 miles

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

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

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)

engine oil level half way on dipstick

exhaust coroded

front to rear fuel pipes coroded

noise from auxilary belt area

rear silencer o/s/r support bracket snapped exhaust supported by another means

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Fail 2 May 2011 184,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

engine oil level half way on dipstick

exhaust coroded

front to rear fuel pipes coroded

noise from auxilary belt area

rear silencer o/s/r support bracket snapped exhaust supported by another means

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Pass 6 Mar 2010 152,635 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 152,631 miles

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

O/S FRONT FOG LAMP INOP

Pass 1 May 2009 140,657 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 140,627 miles

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

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

Advise four wheel alignment due to uneven tyre tread wear

Nearside rear tyre tread worn down to minimum legal limit (1.6mm)

Offside rear tyre tread worn close to minimum legal limit (2mm)

Slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 19 Jun 2008 124,886 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 124,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 109,405 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 109,404 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 94,719 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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Y324 UGN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 Y324 UGN, 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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Y324 UGN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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