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W393 MGM

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

213,565 mi
Last recorded213,565 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW393 MGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2014 213,565 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

bonnet not closing n/s

Pass 12 Apr 2013 201,991 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rust on wheel arches.

Fail 12 Apr 2012 192,508 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

extensive body and wheel arche corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2012 192,508 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

extensive body and wheel arche corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2011 185,884 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 185,884 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all wheel arches corroded

both front fog lamp lenses broken

Pass 16 Apr 2010 172,945 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 172,945 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 154,205 miles

nearside front exhaust pipe damaged

small chips in windscreen zone B

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Fail 11 Apr 2009 153,894 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

nearside front exhaust pipe damaged

small chips in windscreen zone B

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 22 Feb 2008 119,786 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 119,775 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres low tread

Pass 27 Apr 2007 112,381 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 101,114 miles

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

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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W393 MGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W393 MGM, 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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W393 MGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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