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W143 PLD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,931 mi
Last recorded124,931 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 PLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 124,931 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear 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 8 Sep 2015 113,255 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 103,219 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 103,219 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 95,820 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 95,820 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 20 Aug 2012 89,611 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 89,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/r side lamp n/w.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 79,851 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 79,851 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 76,988 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 76,988 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 74,162 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 74,162 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 29 Mar 2008 69,492 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 64,204 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 60,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 60,324 miles

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

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

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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W143 PLD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W143 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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W143 PLD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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