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W165 PLL

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,879 mi
Last recorded84,879 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 PLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 84,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Some general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2017 82,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Nearside Rear tyre getting low (inner edge)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 79,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 77,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Oct 2014 72,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2014 72,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 68,603 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front jacking point corroded

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Fail 19 Nov 2013 68,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front jacking point corroded

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Pass 10 Dec 2012 64,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front cross member slightly corroded

near side front tyre worn outer edge

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Pass 18 Nov 2011 60,219 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 51,755 miles

near side front seat belt slow retracting

Fail 12 Nov 2010 51,755 miles

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

near side front seat belt slow retracting

Pass 19 Nov 2009 47,925 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 45,662 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 43,117 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to see inner pads front and rear

Pass 2 Nov 2006 37,047 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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W165 PLL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W165 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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What year was W165 PLL registered?

W165 PLL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W165 PLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W165 PLL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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