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W409 MJM

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,407 mi
Last recorded71,407 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW409 MJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 71,407 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 70,284 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Both nearside and offside front wheel arches corroding

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 70,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All four tyres perishing

Both nearside and offside rear wheel arches started to corrode

Engine Management Light on

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

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

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

Rear panels (non-load bearing) corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 69,583 miles

Both front track rod end boots perishing

Both rear brake hoses perished

Both rear tyres perishing

Corrossion to nearside rear arch within suspension and seat belt prescribed areas but not yet excessive

Front brake pads low

Offside front tyre perishing, cracks to tread and worn heavily inner edge

Offside rear sill slight corrossion within prescribed area of suspension and seat belt

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

rear brake discs pitting

Fail 25 Jul 2014 69,577 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front track rod end boots perishing

Both rear brake hoses perished

Both rear tyres perishing

Corrossion to nearside rear arch within suspension and seat belt prescribed areas but not yet excessive

Front brake pads low

Offside front tyre perishing, cracks to tread and worn heavily inner edge

Offside rear sill slight corrossion within prescribed area of suspension and seat belt

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

rear brake discs pitting

Pass 18 Jul 2013 68,091 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear seatbelt stalk casing damaged

offsie front tyre tread outer edge cracking

Fail 13 Jul 2013 68,017 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear seatbelt stalk casing damaged

offsie front tyre tread outer edge cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,978 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SRS warning light on

Temp repair to the exhaust front mount

nearside rear seatbelt stalk deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2012 66,555 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SRS warning light on

Temp repair to the exhaust front mount

nearside rear seatbelt stalk deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2011 65,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 65,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 62,405 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 59,739 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 59,272 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 55,690 miles

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

damage to n/s outer sill

n/s/r seat belt buckle outer casing missing

plastic sill covers fitted

srs light on

Fail 18 Jul 2008 55,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

damage to n/s outer sill

n/s/r seat belt buckle outer casing missing

plastic sill covers fitted

srs light on

Pass 26 Jun 2007 50,818 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 47,514 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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W409 MJM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W409 MJM, 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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W409 MJM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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