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W179 MBL

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,037 mi
Last recorded185,037 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 MBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 185,037 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 176,522 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 168,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 159,512 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 147,499 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 136,890 miles

both front steering rack gaiters twisted

n/s front-rear brake pipe starting to become corroded

windscreen has a crack over larger than 10mm in diametre just outside zone 'A'

Fail 24 Mar 2009 136,887 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both front steering rack gaiters twisted

n/s front-rear brake pipe starting to become corroded

windscreen has a crack over larger than 10mm in diametre just outside zone 'A'

Pass 14 Mar 2008 125,523 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

damage too windscreen in zone a

Pass 20 Mar 2007 112,605 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 112,600 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2006 95,769 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

rear no plate deterating

Fail 23 Feb 2006 95,767 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

slight water damage to rear number plate

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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W179 MBL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W179 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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W179 MBL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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