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W282 DGC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

159,923 mi
Last recorded159,923 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW282 DGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2018 159,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 151,635 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 151,334 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 133,198 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 120,651 miles

slight A/C Gas leak

Fail 18 Aug 2015 120,628 miles

Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall damage

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear diff oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering column

Offside rear loading area excessive rust and a hole

Pass 29 Jul 2014 118,631 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 118,628 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 116,516 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 116,516 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 113,615 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 113,603 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 111,377 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2011 111,377 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2010 109,485 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 109,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 107,053 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 106,968 miles

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

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

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

steering needs tracking

Fail 13 Aug 2008 104,876 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Aug 2008 104,876 miles

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

Offside Front 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 29 Aug 2006 91,521 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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W282 DGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 W282 DGC, 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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W282 DGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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