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W163 WAW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

184,863 mi
Last recorded184,863 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 WAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 184,863 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 184,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 175,093 miles

both front wheel arches slightly corroded

both rear brake furrules slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear floors slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

fuel cooler under vehicle damp

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear stabilizer bushes slightly perished

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2009 175,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front wheel arches slightly corroded

both rear brake furrules slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear floors slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

fuel cooler under vehicle damp

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2008

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008
Pass 3 Apr 2007 142,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 122,618 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 122,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W163 WAW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W163 WAW, 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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W163 WAW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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