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W268 TLE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,468 mi
Last recorded196,468 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 TLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2019 196,468 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Emissions not tested when machine inserted values very high and cats rattling internally strong fumes from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension hydrolic pipes very coroded

catalytic converters ratlling internally

engine misfiring

exhaust system in general is coroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch heavily coroded

o/s/r floor very coroded

rear n/s exhaust bracket broken system still secure

Pass 4 Jan 2018 194,024 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 194,024 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 192,498 miles

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

rear back box exhaust is corroded outer casing

Fail 9 Jan 2017 192,498 miles

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

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

rear back box exhaust is corroded outer casing

Pass 6 Jan 2016 192,148 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 192,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 181,121 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 168,522 miles

BOOT SPLIT LOWER COLUME OUTER STEERING U/J

Fail 18 Jun 2013 168,512 miles

Centre Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

BOOT SPLIT LOWER COLUME OUTER STEERING U/J

MALLFUNCION LIGHT ON .LIGHT SYTEM

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear subframe mountings in body starting to rust n/s o/s rear upper front of rear frame

Pass 18 Jun 2012 158,333 miles

HEAD LIGHTS NOT GOOD ON HIGH SETTING

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 146,703 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 146,694 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 134,526 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 134,526 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 124,991 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 124,981 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 114,784 miles

air bag light on

Pass 2 Jul 2007 102,841 miles

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

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

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

RUN OUT ON N/S REAR DISC EG SLIGHT JUDDER

TYRE N/SFRONT RUBBED ON INNER EDGE

Pass 15 May 2006 86,959 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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W268 TLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W268 TLE, 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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W268 TLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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