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W141 PLL

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,862 mi
Last recorded77,862 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW141 PLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 77,862 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement subframe mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 77,862 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement subframe mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine misfire at idle

Pass 10 Sep 2015 72,570 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow front centre joint gaskets (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 72,570 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow front centre joint gaskets (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 65,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,906 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 58,852 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 52,191 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 44,253 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 41,435 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 41,435 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,948 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,864 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 35,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 35,466 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 32,923 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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W141 PLL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 W141 PLL, 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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W141 PLL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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