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W243 MAB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

131,781 mi
Last recorded131,781 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 MAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 131,781 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 124,639 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 119,941 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 116,775 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 111,068 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 103,318 miles

Rear integral and under body structure is corroded but structural rigidity not significantly reduced

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2019 103,262 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 100,541 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 99,819 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 97,659 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 95,294 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 95,294 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 91,204 miles

both front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s and o/s front to rear flexi metal brake pipes starting to corrroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 88,033 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 83,998 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 83,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 79,504 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 79,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 74,001 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 67,345 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 67,321 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 63,588 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 61,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

R/H FRONT TYRE HAS TWO CUTS IN OUTER SIDEWALL

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 57,038 miles

small split in off side front sidewall tyer

Fail 11 Aug 2006 57,038 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

small split in off side front sidewall tyer

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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W243 MAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W243 MAB, 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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W243 MAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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