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W158 PLD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,152 mi
Last recorded177,152 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 PLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2014 177,152 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 177,152 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 163,809 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 163,809 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2012 144,483 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 128,304 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 112,245 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 97,857 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 97,857 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 86,214 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 85,748 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 81,747 miles

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

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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W158 PLD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W158 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 W158 PLD registered?

W158 PLD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W158 PLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W158 PLD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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