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W300 TBF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

186,841 mi
Last recorded186,841 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW300 TBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 186,841 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 186,841 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 177,828 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 177,828 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 167,898 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 167,898 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 153,899 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 136,576 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 127,238 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 113,664 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 113,664 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 103,469 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 99,641 miles

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 1 Apr 2015 99,636 miles

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

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 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 27 Mar 2014 95,430 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 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 26 Mar 2013 91,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine oil level colse to MIN

Pass 28 Mar 2012 86,631 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 81,745 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 72,162 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 72,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 62,969 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 53,205 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 53,205 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 44,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W300 TBF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W300 TBF, 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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What year was W300 TBF registered?

W300 TBF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 April 2000.

Is W300 TBF safe to buy?

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