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W359 EEO

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,842 mi
Last recorded144,842 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW359 EEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 144,842 miles

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

both rear side valance behind bumper corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 140,854 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 140,854 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 136,219 miles

off side rear under side of car corroded

rear rod ball broke on lift 4 rear

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 29 Feb 2012 136,219 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side rear under side of car corroded

rear rod ball broke on lift 4 rear

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 25 Mar 2011 127,801 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 127,800 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 114,535 miles

near side parking brake perfromace a bit low

Pass 20 Mar 2009 100,040 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 83,166 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 62,458 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 62,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 49,899 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 48,090 miles

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

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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W359 EEO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W359 EEO, 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 W359 EEO registered?

W359 EEO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W359 EEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W359 EEO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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