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W314 KNB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,033 mi
Last recorded122,033 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW314 KNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2014 122,033 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 122,033 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 111,998 miles

ESP switch would benefit from some attention

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake disc has surface corrosion

towbar is not fitted at the time of the test

Pass 31 Mar 2012 107,040 miles

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion of offside rear wheel arch and sill

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 30 Mar 2012 106,971 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion of offside rear wheel arch and sill

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Mar 2011 100,464 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 95,197 miles

All tyres worn low/unevenly

Slight wear evident both lower swivel joints

Undercar brake pipes badly corroded

Undercar self levelling pipes badly corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2009 87,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 87,130 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 77,293 miles

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

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

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. rear o/s tyre starting to wear

all suspension pipes corroded

front o/s tyre starting to wear. slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 5 Jun 2007 68,143 miles

feul pipes coroded

Pass 19 May 2006 57,827 miles

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

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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W314 KNB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W314 KNB, 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 W314 KNB registered?

W314 KNB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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