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9053 PJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel 2398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

74,303 mi
Last recorded74,303 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9053 PJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 74,303 miles

advise corrosion o/s wheel arch/boot floor but not effecting prescribed area

Fail 29 Jan 2026 74,302 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

advise corrosion o/s wheel arch/boot floor but not effecting prescribed area

Pass 3 Feb 2025 74,217 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp intermittent fault (4.5.4 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 74,217 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 74,044 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 74,043 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 73,721 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 73,721 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 73,399 miles

BODY CORROSION O/S REAR , BOOT FLOOR , SILLS .REAR ARCHES

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 73,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

BODY CORROSION O/S REAR , BOOT FLOOR , SILLS .REAR ARCHES

Pass 11 Dec 2020 73,301 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 73,300 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 72,133 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 72,133 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 70,975 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 70,974 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 69,249 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 69,249 miles

Stop lamp not working both n/s and o/s (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 67,421 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND INNER EDGE WORN TYRE HAS A PUNTURE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 67,418 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND INNER EDGE WORN TYRE HAS A PUNTURE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 65,757 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 65,756 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 64,049 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 62,459 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 59,708 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 59,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 57,753 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 54,418 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 31,707 miles

n/s/r tyre outer and inner side wall worn

Pass 13 Dec 2007 48,614 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 42,385 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 42,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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9053 PJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 9053 PJ, 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 9053 PJ registered?

9053 PJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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