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W171 EEB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,895 mi
Last recorded162,895 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 EEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2018 162,895 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front tyre treads cracked

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 157,295 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 May 2017 157,295 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 153,658 miles

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

Offside play in inner rack end

Fail 26 May 2016 153,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside play in inner rack end

Pass 12 Jun 2015 147,348 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 139,949 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 134,760 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 132,104 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 122,078 miles

undertray fitted -- vision impaired

Fail 20 Jun 2011 122,078 miles

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

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

undertray fitted -- vision impaired

Pass 28 Jun 2010 112,459 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

under tray fitted [obsecure view]

Pass 22 Jun 2009 103,216 miles

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

slight play in both front wheels

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2008 92,652 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 18 Jun 2007 80,293 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 62,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under tray fitted [obsecure view]

Pass 14 Jul 2005 46,660 miles

noise from near side rear brake

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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W171 EEB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W171 EEB, 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 W171 EEB registered?

W171 EEB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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