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B8 CAR

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,357 mi
Last recorded123,357 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 CAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 123,357 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 121,705 miles

Front wiper blade smears screen slightly

Fail 12 Feb 2008 121,598 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet release broken

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2006 114,176 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 114,176 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

SRS (airbag) warning light on

bonnet release mechanism faulty

Pass 18 Nov 2005 97,799 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 97,799 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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B8 CAR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B8 CAR, 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 B8 CAR registered?

B8 CAR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 February 2000.

Is B8 CAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 CAR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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