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W353 HKL

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,001 mi
Last recorded108,001 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 HKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 108,001 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 107,806 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 106,221 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 105,664 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 104,726 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 103,572 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 103,421 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 101,014 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 100,398 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 98,089 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 94,102 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 92,540 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 90,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 87,555 miles

o/s/f front fog light not working

Fail 24 Mar 2012 87,555 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f front fog light not working

Pass 21 Mar 2011 85,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

odd front coil springs

Fail 21 Mar 2011 85,501 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

odd front coil springs

Fail 1 Apr 2010 79,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

srs warning light on

Pass 1 Apr 2010 79,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

srs warning light on

Pass 15 Apr 2009 73,919 miles

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

srs warning lamp on

Pass 4 Apr 2008 65,456 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 65,454 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2007 57,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres wearing low, o/s/f tyre low edges, ?underinflation

Pass 6 Apr 2007 57,093 miles

rear tyres wearing low, o/s/f tyre low edges, ?underinflation

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 HKL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HKL, 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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W353 HKL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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