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W279 TLF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,211 mi
Last recorded137,211 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 TLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 137,211 miles

Nearside Front wing heavily corroded, no sharp edge yet

Offside Front foglamp not working

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion to underside components

headlamp levelling device intermittent, slightly defected, possible vacuum issue, working at time of test-further investigation advised

Fail 13 Feb 2023 137,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has deep cut to cords 215/55/R16 General (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected coil spring supporter/top mount excessively corroded, fractured (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected coil spring supporter/top mount excessively corroded, fractured (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wing heavily corroded, no sharp edge yet

Offside Front foglamp not working

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion to underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2022 133,372 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear covered grease ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front foglamp not working

general underbody corrosion an all suspension component/parts front and rear

Fail 21 Feb 2022 133,370 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting excessively corroded and holed around front jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting excessively corroded and holed around front jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall badly damaged,cut to cord 215/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear covered grease ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front foglamp not working

general underbody corrosion an all suspension component/parts front and rear

Pass 15 Feb 2021 132,029 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 130,083 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres perishing, in Tread Area.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre perishing, in Tread Area.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 130,083 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres perishing, in Tread Area.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre perishing, in Tread Area.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 125,381 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 120,470 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

Rear Exhaust Mounting deteriorated.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 115,391 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 115,094 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 115,301 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear front section of pipe as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working poss L E D light unit (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 110,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 104,969 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 100,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 100,486 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)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 96,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 96,374 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 94,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 90,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 90,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 86,505 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 86,407 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 79,843 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 79,843 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 76,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 76,101 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 69,594 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 65,429 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 65,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W279 TLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 W279 TLF, 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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W279 TLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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