MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side sills inner section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side wheel arch inner section front (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear floor section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side sills inner section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
both side tie rod slight play
oil leak
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side sills inner section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side wheel arch inner section front (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear floor section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side sills inner section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
both side tie rod slight play
oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
n/s rear inner sill lip corroded but covered by plastic unable to inspect correctly
o/s and n/s front jacking points corroded and holed but within a prescribed area
o/s and n/s rear inner door shuts corroded and holed but not considered to be a prescribed area
Body has slight corrosion Floor and chassis (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion And offside sills (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
corrosion to floor and chassis
front sills excessively corroded but not in prescribed area
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
corrosion to floor and chassis
front sills excessively corroded but not in prescribed area
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all brake pipes just starting to corrode
exhaust detiorating
rear brake pads getting low
rear no plate could be better
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
all brake pipes just starting to corrode
exhaust detiorating
rear brake pads getting low
rear no plate could be better
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
from limited veiw front brake pads getting low
rear no plate could be better
rear tyres very low advise early attention
both front tyres near wear bands
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
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W343 CEB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 W343 CEB, 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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W343 CEB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 July 2000.
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