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PIJ 46

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

128,639 mi
Last recorded128,639 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIJ 46
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 128,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 18 Dec 2025 128,639 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Dec 2024 117,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 103,677 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 86,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 70,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 57,034 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 47,913 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 46,539 miles

o/s/r tyre running low

Pass 10 Aug 2018 44,041 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 42,692 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear fluid pipes corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 42,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.D.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 41,460 miles

Metal brake pipes slight surface corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2016 41,460 miles

Metal brake pipes slight surface corrosion

registration plate incorrect Attached to rear window, no illumination (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 40,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has 3 nails in tread

Pass 18 Aug 2014 38,796 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 36,790 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 36,790 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 34,664 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 32,884 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 31,083 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,161 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 29,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 26,298 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 24,585 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 22,247 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 19,350 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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PIJ 46 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 PIJ 46, 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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PIJ 46 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 August 2000.

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