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W331 SGK

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,766 mi
Last recorded167,766 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW331 SGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 167,766 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 167,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Both inner sill panels corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

O/S/F wing corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Side skirts fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2010 164,668 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 164,449 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

NSF wheel arch corroded, but not within prescribed area

NSR door step area corroded, but not considered to be excessive

OSF and NSF jacking pionts corroded / crushed, but not considered to be excessive

OSF outer sill corroded, but not within prescribed area due to covers fitted not allowing full inspection

OSF wheel arch corroded, but not within prescribed area

OSF wing corroded, but not within prescribed area due to covers fitted not allowing full inspection

OSR floor area corroded, but not considered to be excessive

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear arches corroded, but not considered to be excessive

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 153,358 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 149,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 149,391 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 136,591 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 136,581 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 115,386 miles

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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W331 SGK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W331 SGK, 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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W331 SGK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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