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W174 MBL

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

135,825 mi
Last recorded135,825 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 MBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2016 135,825 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder/sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect blurred (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sil /arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise wheel alignment check

nearside front floor corroded and holed out of prescribed area

Pass 14 Mar 2015 134,381 miles

Drivebelt is in poor condition.

Exhaust is in poor condition.

Front tyre wear is uneven. Wearing more on the inner edges.

Headlight lenses are deteriorating. Beam images are poor.

Judder recorded from rear brakes. N/S disc is in poor condition.

N/S/R inner sidelight is not working.

O/S/F brake pipe is corroding.

Rear diff oil leak.

Rear shocks are soft and corroded.

Various oil leaks.

Fail 13 Mar 2015 134,381 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Drivebelt is in poor condition.

Exhaust is in poor condition.

Front tyre wear is uneven. Wearing more on the inner edges.

Headlight lenses are deteriorating. Beam images are poor.

Judder recorded from rear brakes. N/S disc is in poor condition.

N/S/R inner sidelight is not working.

O/S/F brake pipe is corroding.

Rear diff oil leak.

Rear shocks are soft and corroded.

Various oil leaks.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 132,021 miles

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

nearside front floor corroded out of prescribed areas

Pass 10 Sep 2012 128,855 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 128,855 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 125,672 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 125,672 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 120,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2010 120,930 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2009 117,918 miles

Slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Fail 30 Mar 2009 117,918 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 20 Sep 2008 116,564 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 116,564 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 92,477 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 92,472 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear tyre crack on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2007 92,460 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W174 MBL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 W174 MBL, 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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W174 MBL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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