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W353 HFC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,372 mi
Last recorded66,372 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 HFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 66,372 miles

headlamp lenses poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2015 64,798 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no plate slight deterioating

Fail 24 Jul 2015 64,798 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no plate slight deterioating

Pass 23 Jul 2014 62,719 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 Jul 2013 60,412 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 60,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jul 2011 50,390 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2011 48,734 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 43,821 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2009 39,536 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted/belly pan fitted

Pass 29 May 2008 34,671 miles

belly pan fitted

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2007 28,900 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyres perishing-also wearing inner/outter edges

Nearside and offside rear tyres perishing-tyre tread 3mm-worn inner/outter edges

Plastic engine undershield and inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2006 22,893 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

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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W353 HFC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W353 HFC, 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 W353 HFC registered?

W353 HFC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W353 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W353 HFC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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