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W294 SAV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,542 mi
Last recorded178,542 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW294 SAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 178,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 178,385 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 167,491 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (sill) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (control arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (sill) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 167,491 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (sill) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (control arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (sill) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ( both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 154,057 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play off side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion under body

Pass 31 May 2018 143,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 143,966 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 136,377 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 125,947 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 125,926 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 May 2015 122,122 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 122,121 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Jun 2014 117,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak down right side of engine.

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jun 2014 117,889 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak down right side of engine.

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 25 May 2013 112,031 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 107,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

off side front seat belt slow to retract and noisy

srs light on

Pass 13 Jun 2011 101,380 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS light illuminated

Fail 13 Jun 2011 101,380 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS light illuminated

Pass 8 Jun 2010 93,500 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 81,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 81,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 69,648 miles

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

Slight play o/s innewr rack joint

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 58,609 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 48,454 miles

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

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

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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W294 SAV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W294 SAV, 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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W294 SAV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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