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W104 PRL

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,289 mi
Last recorded143,289 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW104 PRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 143,289 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 142,381 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside / nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 142,108 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 141,488 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 141,488 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 140,835 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 139,026 miles

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

Offside Rear lower floor boot area corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 135,754 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 132,111 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 127,099 miles

rear shock absorbers sweating slightly

Fail 20 Jun 2013 127,090 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear shock absorbers sweating slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2012 120,859 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 117,189 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 113,274 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 109,326 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 106,008 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 101,513 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 101,513 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 96,332 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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W104 PRL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W104 PRL, 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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What year was W104 PRL registered?

W104 PRL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 May 2000.

Is W104 PRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W104 PRL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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