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W253 KCD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,140 mi
Last recorded77,140 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 KCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 77,140 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 73,356 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 73,356 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 70,864 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 70,864 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2012 67,208 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,955 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 55,480 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 55,274 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 50,035 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,060 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2008 46,060 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2007 40,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,714 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 36,970 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 36,968 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside front tyre edges wear out

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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W253 KCD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W253 KCD, 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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W253 KCD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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