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W377 MBU

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,057 mi
Last recorded85,057 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW377 MBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 85,057 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Front/Rear sill slightly damaged/corroded

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Under-body/Chassis/Suspension/Brake components corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 80,575 miles

both front brake discs worn pads low

both rear axle subframe bushes badly worn

both rear brake pipes at flexis corroded

both rear sills inner sills and floors corroded strong advise

play in steering column

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 75,906 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake pipes at flexis starting to corrode

both rear inner sill lips starting to corrode

both rear shocker casings corroded

o/s front fog light inop

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pads appear very low strong advise

slight play in steering column

Fail 2 Apr 2015 75,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake pipes at flexis starting to corrode

both rear inner sill lips starting to corrode

both rear shocker casings corroded

o/s front fog light inop

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pads appear very low strong advise

slight play in steering column

Pass 25 Mar 2014 71,126 miles

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

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

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

o/s front fog light inop

o/s front tyre cut in sidewall strong advise

o/s rear tyre low tread strong advise

rear brake pads very low strong advise

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2013 66,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s door mirror slightly insecure

o/s rear tyre low in tread

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 66,705 miles

o/s door mirror slightly insecure

o/s rear tyre low in tread

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 58,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 47,110 miles

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

front wiper blade condition

Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,856 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 11 Mar 2009 42,856 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,924 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 38,924 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 34,108 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 34,108 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear indicators pale

Pass 5 Apr 2006 30,392 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 30,380 miles

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

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

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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W377 MBU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W377 MBU, 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 W377 MBU registered?

W377 MBU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W377 MBU safe to buy?

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