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W237 SCA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

185,941 mi
Last recorded185,941 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW237 SCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 185,941 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 185,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2013 178,230 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 168,363 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 168,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 156,210 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 145,976 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 145,760 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 133,696 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 82,537 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 112,478 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 112,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 96,423 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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W237 SCA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W237 SCA, 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 W237 SCA registered?

W237 SCA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W237 SCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W237 SCA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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