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W343 CEB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,812 mi
Last recorded143,812 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW343 CEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 143,812 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 143,812 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 143,619 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 143,597 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 130,493 miles

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 ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 125,840 miles

corrosion to floor and chassis

front sills excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 15 Nov 2016 125,807 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 117,573 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 117,573 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 110,354 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 106,036 miles

all brake pipes just starting to corrode

exhaust detiorating

rear brake pads getting low

rear no plate could be better

Fail 25 Jul 2013 106,036 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 102,240 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 98,352 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 90,527 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 86,364 miles

both front tyres near wear bands

Pass 1 Aug 2008 83,223 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 75,581 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 66,447 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 66,447 miles

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?

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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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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