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W204 TLF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,256 mi
Last recorded103,256 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW204 TLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2013 103,256 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front fog lamp not working.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Slight play in offside rear suspension lower wishbone outer bush/joint.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 7 Aug 2012 101,285 miles

'SRS' light stays on

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S wing mirror slight loose

N/S/F fog light not working

O/S headlamp aim on limit

O/S/R brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight damaged to the windscreen

Some parts of rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 7 Aug 2012 101,285 miles

'SRS' light stays on

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S wing mirror slight loose

N/S/F fog light not working

O/S headlamp aim on limit

O/S/R brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight damaged to the windscreen

Some parts of rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 21 Jul 2011 100,407 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front fog lamp not working.

Offside rear indicator fading.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension lower ball joints.

Slight play in offside rear suspension lower wishbone outer bush/joint.

Various areas of damage on windscreen.

Fail 21 Jul 2011 100,407 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front fog lamp not working.

Offside rear indicator fading.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension lower ball joints.

Slight play in offside rear suspension lower wishbone outer bush/joint.

Various areas of damage on windscreen.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 99,128 miles

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

Light corrosion to all under body metal brake pipes

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 99,128 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Light corrosion to all under body metal brake pipes

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 97,532 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion present on rear suspension components.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 93,274 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 87,680 miles

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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W204 TLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W204 TLF, 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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W204 TLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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