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W129 PLD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,142 mi
Last recorded129,142 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 PLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 129,142 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 125,090 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 120,079 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both side (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 115,830 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 114,704 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sode (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 112,290 miles

nsr tyre slightly crack on sholder

Pass 1 Apr 2014 109,379 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 106,003 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 105,527 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 105,527 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 104,500 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre showing signs of cracking

Fail 11 Jan 2011 104,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 11 Jan 2010 103,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 102,257 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 102,257 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 98,605 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 98,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 89,664 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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W129 PLD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W129 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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W129 PLD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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