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W178 MBD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

228,062 mi
Last recorded228,062 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 MBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 228,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front fog lights in op

both reverse lights dim

Fail 11 May 2022 228,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wires though canvess (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front fog lights in op

both reverse lights dim

Pass 4 May 2021 218,615 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 216,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

under trays/engine cover/sill covers

Pass 12 Apr 2019 214,613 miles

Body panel slightly corroded

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear, 2mm - 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 211,734 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40R17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 209,267 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 200,428 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 188,230 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 176,967 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 166,645 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 155,675 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 146,152 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 139,103 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 129,519 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 120,049 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2007 110,408 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2007 110,408 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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W178 MBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W178 MBD, 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 W178 MBD registered?

W178 MBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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