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W221 PJT

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

210,221 mi
Last recorded210,221 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 PJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 210,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r & o/s/r excessively corrded but not within 30cm of components

suspension pipes corooded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 210,221 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r & o/s/r excessively corrded but not within 30cm of components

suspension pipes corooded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 201,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front prop coupling perishing

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside and offside boot wells corroded just outside suspension prescribed area

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear lower suspension links worn

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel arch liners fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 201,089 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front prop coupling perishing

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside and offside boot wells corroded just outside suspension prescribed area

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear lower suspension links worn

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel arch liners fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 194,716 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 191,245 miles

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

undre tray fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2009 187,406 miles

both (n/s and o/s) rear lower suspension arms rusty

both outer cills covered by plastic trims

both rear brake hoses cracking

both rear outer cills by jacking points rusty

both rear road springs rusty

chassis rusty

exhaust back box very rusty

front lower subframe and engine covered by plactic undertray

front to rear brake pipes rusty

n/s/r tyre worn and small cut in tread area

not all centre stop lights working (2/3 bulbs not working)

o/s/f jacking block missing

rear seats folded down, not allowing full inspection of seats and seat belts

rear subframe rusty

rear suspension fluid pipes rusty

unable to see front subframe

Fail 11 Nov 2009 187,405 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both (n/s and o/s) rear lower suspension arms rusty

both outer cills covered by plastic trims

both rear brake hoses cracking

both rear outer cills by jacking points rusty

both rear road springs rusty

chassis rusty

exhaust back box very rusty

front lower subframe and engine covered by plactic undertray

front to rear brake pipes rusty

n/s/r tyre worn and small cut in tread area

not all centre stop lights working (2/3 bulbs not working)

o/s/f jacking block missing

o/s/r brake pads spring missing

rear seats folded down, not allowing full inspection of seats and seat belts

rear subframe rusty

rear suspension fluid pipes rusty

unable to see front subframe

Pass 13 Nov 2008 182,861 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 164,760 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 144,200 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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W221 PJT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W221 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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W221 PJT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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