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W356 GAP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,809 mi
Last recorded87,809 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW356 GAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2019 87,809 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/floor by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/floor by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 87,782 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 83,403 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers greater than 40mm within swept area of windscreen ()

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 83,382 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe to hose joint (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers greater than 40mm within swept area of windscreen ()

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 79,499 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 76,291 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 73,950 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 71,522 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 67,190 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 62,488 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 58,417 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 54,394 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 49,146 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 44,600 miles

Front and rear brake pads,all wearing thin.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 41,362 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rrear brakes slightly unbalanced

slight movement on nearside front wheel

sticker in windscreen on nearside

strongly advise car starts to idle fast

under tray

Pass 25 May 2006 39,965 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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W356 GAP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 W356 GAP, 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 W356 GAP registered?

W356 GAP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W356 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W356 GAP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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