MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
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)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside play in inner rack end
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
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
undertray fitted -- vision impaired
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
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
under tray fitted [obsecure view]
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
slight play in o/s/f wheel
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
under tray fitted [obsecure view]
noise from near side rear brake
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is W171 EEB safe to buy?
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