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W282 TLF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,312 mi
Last recorded122,312 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW282 TLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2017 122,312 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2016 121,084 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 116,647 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Sep 2015 116,620 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2014 108,948 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 96,044 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 95,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 91,339 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 85,615 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 85,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 79,904 miles

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

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

front fog lights not working

Pass 15 Sep 2009 74,675 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 69,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 64,026 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 57,666 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 TLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 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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W282 TLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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