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W343 TLF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,177 mi
Last recorded117,177 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW343 TLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 117,177 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 110,632 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 103,275 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front discs slightly worn

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 95,871 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 95,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 95,586 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

O/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2008 89,390 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 80,991 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 72,427 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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W343 TLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W343 TLF, 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 W343 TLF registered?

W343 TLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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