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W357 PRL

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,000 mi
Last recorded113,000 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 PRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 113,000 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 111,269 miles

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE AND SILLS

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

SLIGHT CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHT DAMAGE

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 111,269 miles

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE AND SILLS

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

SLIGHT CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHT DAMAGE

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 107,890 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 107,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 107,486 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 105,529 miles

front discs are slightly worn

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 10 Jun 2013 101,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r inner wall split

Pass 29 Jun 2012 100,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 98,857 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jul 2010 94,288 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 94,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 89,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 3,079 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 3,079 miles

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

Nearside 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 6 Jul 2007 73,723 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 73,719 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 68,277 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 60,457 miles
Fail 9 May 2005 60,457 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

metal brake pipes showing early signs of oxydizing

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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W357 PRL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W357 PRL, 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 W357 PRL registered?

W357 PRL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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