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W296 TLF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,278 mi
Last recorded102,278 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 TLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 102,278 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/r tyre side wall splitting

o/s/f fog lamp broken and not working

o/s/f wheel arch corroding

slight damage to o/s/f tyre side walls

Fail 26 Aug 2014 102,278 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/r tyre side wall splitting

o/s/f fog lamp broken and not working

o/s/f wheel arch corroding

slight damage to o/s/f tyre side walls

Pass 21 Aug 2013 97,968 miles

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/f fog lamp broken and not working

oil leak ?

rear brake discs corroding

various body panels damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2012 94,103 miles

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/f fog lamp broken and not working

oil leak ?

rear brake discs corroding and pads low

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Fail 21 Aug 2012 94,103 miles

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/f fog lamp broken and not working

oil leak ?

rear brake discs corroding and pads low

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 16 Aug 2011 88,876 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front wings corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2011 88,876 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front wings corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 84,040 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 78,255 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 69,058 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 69,021 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and has nail in it

Pass 30 Aug 2007 60,343 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 60,343 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 52,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut to the sidewall

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 30 Jul 2005 47,198 miles

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

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

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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W296 TLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W296 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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W296 TLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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