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W399 TFV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

182,102 mi
Last recorded182,102 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW399 TFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 182,102 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 182,091 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 174,818 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 174,818 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 166,958 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 158,928 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 158,902 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 151,037 miles

oil leak under vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2009 143,506 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 143,446 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 135,368 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 135,279 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edgf

Pass 5 Jul 2007 128,553 miles

slight play front whell bearings †offside indicator slight white light

Pass 6 Jul 2006 121,346 miles

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

bonnet cable broken

multi v belt frayed

water/fuel/oil leak ?

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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W399 TFV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W399 TFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W399 TFV registered?

W399 TFV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 July 2000.

Is W399 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W399 TFV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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