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A9 PHD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,073 mi
Last recorded74,073 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 PHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 74,073 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 73,936 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 73,917 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 73,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 72,818 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 72,754 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 71,821 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside mirror glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 20 Sep 2021 71,820 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside dip beam (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced nearside and offside dip beam lens affecting light output (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside main beam lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside mirror glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 71,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside dip beam (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced nearside and offside dip beam lens affecting light output (4.1.4 (a))

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

Valve stem seriously damaged offside front split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside main beam lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside mirror glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 71,327 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective all headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 70,977 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 69,043 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 68,272 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 67,284 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 65,430 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,941 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 61,147 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 58,440 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,723 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 56,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 53,297 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 53,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,870 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 46,696 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Wiper blade smearing screen

Pass 3 Sep 2007 43,818 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 41,543 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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A9 PHD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A9 PHD, 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 A9 PHD registered?

A9 PHD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is A9 PHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 PHD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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