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N40 BRU

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

257,033 mi
Last recorded257,033 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 BRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 257,033 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 257,032 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2015 250,695 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 250,695 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

bootlid cannot be oper from out side

Pass 1 Aug 2014 246,200 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 246,194 miles

Centre Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 238,976 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 238,975 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exgust heat shild inscure

Pass 8 Jun 2012 231,350 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 231,348 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 222,040 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 206,653 miles

all rear suspension pipes corroded

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges / n/s tyre is worn bold on the edge

engine oil leak

Pass 14 May 2009 196,542 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 196,541 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 186,025 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 167,604 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 167,602 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 147,448 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 147,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 124,603 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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N40 BRU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N40 BRU, 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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N40 BRU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 August 2000.

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