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W274 ADW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,895 mi
Last recorded161,895 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW274 ADW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 161,895 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both & cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in steering wheel/column.

Fail 13 May 2019 161,895 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both & cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in steering wheel/column.

Pass 22 May 2018 155,877 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 155,877 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 150,644 miles

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

rear suspension feels firm

Fail 30 May 2017 150,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear suspension feels firm

Pass 24 May 2016 142,334 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear and across rear subframe (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2016 142,333 miles

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

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

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear and across rear subframe (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 135,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 135,712 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bas light on

Pass 6 Dec 2013 123,088 miles

Brake discs corroded

General suspension corrosion

Minor oil leaks

N/s/f has steel wheel fitted

N/s/r tyre on legal tread limit

O/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

O/s/r tyre very low on tread

Pass 5 Dec 2012 113,167 miles

All tyres wearing on edges and possibly low on pressures

Brake pipes, suspension pipes and fuel pipes corroding

General underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2011 99,588 miles

brake pipes corroding

coil springs corroded

suspension bushes perishing

Fail 3 Dec 2010 87,312 miles

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

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

all tyres low on tread and fronts very low on edges

brake pipes corroding

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat preventing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper poor

Pass 3 Dec 2010 87,312 miles

all tyres low on tread and fronts very low on edges

brake pipes corroding

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat preventing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper poor

Pass 4 Dec 2009 76,248 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 66,423 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 66,423 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)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 55,444 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 39,766 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 37,663 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W274 ADW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This 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 W274 ADW, 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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W274 ADW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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