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S23 SHH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,212 mi
Last recorded104,212 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 SHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 104,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 102,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front half of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 98,554 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 96,508 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 91,975 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 87,584 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 87,565 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 84,231 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 84,223 miles

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

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

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 22 Jan 2014 81,850 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 77,982 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,211 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 72,965 miles

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

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

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

rear subframe bushes are slightly worn

Pass 14 May 2010 70,986 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 68,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 2 May 2008 63,166 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 61,079 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 52,222 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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S23 SHH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S23 SHH, 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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S23 SHH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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