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P4 KPL

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

288,947 mi
Last recorded288,947 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 KPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 288,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front floor corroded by jacking points.

Fail 18 Apr 2016 288,937 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front floor corroded by jacking points.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 280,319 miles

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

advanced corrosion to nearside front jacking point ( holed ) outside of prescribed area

corrosion offside front jacking point

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

outer sill covers fitted unable to assess sills properly

Pass 25 Mar 2014 274,539 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 268,213 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 259,386 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 255,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 255,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 253,859 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 253,859 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear brake hoses slightly perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 249,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

minor damage to windscreen slight deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 25 Mar 2009 245,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight damage to front number plate

slight deterioration to suspension etc minor damage to windscreen

Fail 24 Mar 2009 245,795 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight damage to front number plate

slight deterioration to suspension etc minor damage to windscreen

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2008 238,395 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn on inner edges minor deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 2 Aug 2008 228,824 miles

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

slight deterioration to suspension etc windscreen minor damage

Fail 2 Aug 2008 228,824 miles

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

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

slight deterioration to suspension etc windscreen minor damage

Pass 8 Apr 2008 217,573 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 8 Apr 2008 217,573 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 27 Nov 2007 205,920 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 11 Jul 2007 197,223 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 31 Jan 2007 184,265 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 172,363 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 156,153 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2005 138,683 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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P4 KPL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P4 KPL, 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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P4 KPL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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