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W353 PAH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

220,083 mi
Last recorded220,083 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 PAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 220,083 miles

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

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2017 220,083 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2016 208,281 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x 2 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

under covers fitted

Fail 26 May 2016 208,279 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x 2 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

under covers fitted

Fail 27 May 2015 196,429 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s door mirror glass broken

wear front shock lower bushes

wear o/s front track rod end

Pass 27 May 2015 196,429 miles

n/s door mirror glass broken

wear front shock lower bushes

wear o/s front track rod end

Pass 23 May 2014 176,326 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 176,326 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 151,591 miles

screen damaged at top

slight wear o/s front t.r.e

Fail 20 May 2013 151,591 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

screen damaged at top

slight wear o/s front t.r.e

Pass 31 May 2012 135,692 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 135,692 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 133,981 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 126,264 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 121,197 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 114,950 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 109,978 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 99,093 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 87,358 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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W353 PAH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,151cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 W353 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 W353 PAH registered?

W353 PAH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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