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W407 CFC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,558 mi
Last recorded215,558 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW407 CFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 215,558 miles

inner rack arm slight play nsf

outter sils corroded but not holed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front headlight misted

Pass 15 Jul 2020 207,515 miles

h/lamps deteriorated

nearside front jacking point corroded

oil leak from axle

Fail 10 Jul 2020 207,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

h/lamps deteriorated

nearside front jacking point corroded

oil leak from axle

Pass 10 Jul 2019 180,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front jacking point corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2019 180,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front jacking point corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 156,669 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 29 Jun 2018 156,666 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2017 142,211 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 142,210 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Fail 26 May 2017 142,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

steel wheel fitted offside rear

Pass 6 May 2016 125,219 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 119,720 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 119,720 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 113,604 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 109,940 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 109,940 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Wing mirror indicator repeater cracked o/s

Pass 21 May 2012 106,351 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 101,941 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 101,927 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 97,693 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 93,052 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 86,490 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 80,006 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 66,472 miles

Offside 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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W407 CFC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W407 CFC, 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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W407 CFC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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