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W379 NBB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,889 mi
Last recorded89,889 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW379 NBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 89,889 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mount corroded and likely to break off

Fail 24 Jul 2017 89,889 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mount corroded and likely to break off

Pass 23 Feb 2015 89,878 miles

offside headlight aim poor

Fail 17 Feb 2015 89,878 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside headlight aim poor

Pass 13 Feb 2014 89,627 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 88,709 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 86,888 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 86,888 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 85,393 miles

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

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

brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2010 78,955 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 78,954 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

possable washer bottle leak

srs light on

Pass 25 Feb 2009 71,029 miles

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

srs warning lamp on dash

stone chip o/s windsreen

Fail 23 Feb 2009 71,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

srs warning lamp on dash

stone chip o/s windsreen

Pass 6 Mar 2008 59,537 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 59,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

transmision sump oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2007 46,039 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 46,039 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 36,032 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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W379 NBB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W379 NBB, 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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W379 NBB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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