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W218 PJT

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,039 mi
Last recorded150,039 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 PJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 150,039 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 150,014 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall & 2mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear boot floor corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 139,827 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 139,827 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near offside rear jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 131,223 miles

front brake hoses front to rear rigids corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 124,172 miles

osr outer cill corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 115,376 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 102,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 99,882 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 99,882 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 97,130 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 97,130 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 92,880 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 92,880 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 82,717 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 82,717 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 75,318 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 75,318 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 64,843 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 58,286 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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W218 PJT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W218 PJT, 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 W218 PJT registered?

W218 PJT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W218 PJT safe to buy?

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