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W404 PCL

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,941 mi
Last recorded78,941 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW404 PCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 78,941 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 78,740 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 77,601 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 75,543 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 68,429 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rattle from Exhaust system

Pass 28 Jun 2018 56,985 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 49,911 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 49,898 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2016 49,898 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 49,857 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 49,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 49,291 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 48,667 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 48,667 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 44,848 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 42,229 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,843 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 35,731 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 33,319 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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W404 PCL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W404 PCL, 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 W404 PCL registered?

W404 PCL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W404 PCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W404 PCL shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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