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W312 PAX

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,130 mi
Last recorded128,130 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW312 PAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 128,130 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 117,081 miles

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn and 2mm remainder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn and 2mm remainder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 109,870 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 3 Jan 2018 109,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords VERY DANGEROUS READY TOO EXPLODE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 5 Jan 2017 104,377 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension/subframes components.

corrosion to metal fuel lines, front to rear.

plastic covers fitted to underside, inner wheel arches and outer body sills.

Fail 28 Dec 2016 104,360 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension/subframes components.

corrosion to metal fuel lines, front to rear.

plastic covers fitted to underside, inner wheel arches and outer body sills.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 101,250 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 93,934 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 93,759 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre badly worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 88,245 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 81,396 miles

both rear tyre worn close to 2mm wear bars

plastic covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2011 69,779 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake discs rusty

Fail 12 Oct 2011 69,765 miles

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

both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2010 66,566 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 66,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 63,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 63,702 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 59,408 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 59,402 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 54,860 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 50,742 miles

drives door mirror glass damaged

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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W312 PAX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W312 PAX, 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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W312 PAX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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