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E430 MEC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,260 mi
Last recorded136,260 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE430 MEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 136,260 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 135,342 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 134,118 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 130,951 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play but are adjustable (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 123,228 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 115,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear recent underseal - floor

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear recent underseal - floor

Fail 9 Oct 2019 115,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear recent underseal - floor

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear recent underseal - floor

Pass 12 Jun 2018 110,578 miles

boot floor corroded both sides

Pass 23 Feb 2017 100,843 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 90,799 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 90,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm split (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 79,656 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 72,407 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 22 Jan 2013 66,592 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 53,469 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 35,820 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 32,918 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 30,479 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 30,479 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 26,141 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 21,774 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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E430 MEC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E430 MEC, 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 E430 MEC registered?

E430 MEC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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