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W347 CAY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,421 mi
Last recorded124,421 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW347 CAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 124,421 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 120,887 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 117,121 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 117,121 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 113,113 miles

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

n/s/front tyre cut on sidewall (no cords showing)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 108,608 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 108,608 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 105,894 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 105,893 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 100,755 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 100,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 96,119 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 96,118 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 91,034 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes at rear. N/s/r tyre near limit.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 84,201 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 84,174 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

very slight scrubbing on inner and outer edges of nsr tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2006 77,235 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 71,235 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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W347 CAY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W347 CAY, 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 W347 CAY registered?

W347 CAY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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