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W396 ULT

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,083 mi
Last recorded78,083 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW396 ULT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 78,083 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY WEARING ON OUTER EDGE PLUS SLIGHTLY PERISHING ON OUTER WALL

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 78,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BY JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY WEARING ON OUTER EDGE PLUS SLIGHTLY PERISHING ON OUTER WALL

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 73,535 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PLUS PERISHING ON OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 73,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PLUS PERISHING ON OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 71,692 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 69,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front TYRE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 66,418 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 61,532 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 61,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 57,367 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 53,515 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 53,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 50,283 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 46,320 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 41,755 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 37,134 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,260 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front & rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2009 31,315 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 28,186 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 25,183 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 22,366 miles

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

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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W396 ULT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W396 ULT, 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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W396 ULT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 May 2000.

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