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W344 PAH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,237 mi
Last recorded196,237 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW344 PAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 196,237 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

front wiper smeary

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear floor pan corroded

Fail 30 May 2014 195,599 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

front wiper smeary

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear floor pan corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 172,327 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 172,327 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2012 157,192 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 153,498 miles

Both rear tyres small cuts on sidewall

Fail 30 Jun 2011 153,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both rear tyres small cuts on sidewall

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

Offside front tyre cuts on sidewall not showing cords

Pass 17 Jun 2010 147,059 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 147,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 140,130 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 140,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 12 May 2009 139,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Heavy damage to rear of fuel tank.

Pass 7 Jun 2008 124,039 miles

small cuts in sidewall n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2008 122,556 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 106,008 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 91,745 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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W344 PAH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W344 PAH, 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 W344 PAH registered?

W344 PAH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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