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PAS 81S

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,819 mi
Last recorded157,819 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAS 81S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2013 157,819 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 157,819 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 149,781 miles

both headlamp patterns slightly hazy

nearside rear different wheel fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2012 149,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both headlamp patterns slightly hazy

nearside rear different wheel fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2011 141,384 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 137,888 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 137,888 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 130,005 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 130,005 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 116,424 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 90,136 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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PAS 81S is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PAS 81S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PAS 81S?

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What year was PAS 81S registered?

PAS 81S is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is PAS 81S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAS 81S shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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