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W124 PLD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

141,067 mi
Last recorded141,067 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 PLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2017 141,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres showing age related cracks on sidewall

Pass 20 May 2015 141,052 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 140,652 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 140,908 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 140,904 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 134,734 miles

O/S Mirror glass slightly deterorated

Vacume pipe at rar of car split

Fail 13 Jun 2012 134,734 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S Mirror glass slightly deterorated

Vacume pipe at rar of car split

Pass 13 Jun 2011 112,740 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 112,741 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 93,142 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 67,256 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jun 2008 51,108 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 43,834 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 43,834 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 36,843 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 36,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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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W124 PLD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W124 PLD, 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 W124 PLD registered?

W124 PLD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W124 PLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W124 PLD shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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