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W387 TLK

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,304 mi
Last recorded159,304 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW387 TLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 159,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 157,610 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both lights (1.7.5a)

brake pips covered in grease cannot inspect properly

Fail 14 Jul 2016 157,609 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both lights (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pips covered in grease cannot inspect properly

Fail 20 Jul 2015 155,726 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 155,726 miles

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

Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 151,896 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 147,448 miles

Fuel lines corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front foglight inop

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 147,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fuel lines corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front foglight inop

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2012
Pass 25 Jul 2011 132,625 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 122,218 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 111,412 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 100,613 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 100,613 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 89,997 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 89,997 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 76,482 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 76,482 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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W387 TLK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green 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 W387 TLK, 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 W387 TLK registered?

W387 TLK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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