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W426 SAV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,147 mi
Last recorded137,147 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW426 SAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2021 137,147 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inside edge and outside edge

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front obligatory mirror tinted but not affecting drivers view to the rear

Offside Front tyre worn on the inside edge

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2020 133,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 128,590 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front washers poor

Pass 20 Mar 2018 122,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

STRONG ADVICE Both front inner wings heavily corroded and holed (Below headlamps)

STRONG ADVICE Both rear lower quarter panels heavily corroded and holed (Behind rear bumper sides)

STRONG ADVICE Offside front inner wheel arch heavily corroded and holed

Slight corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch

Slight rear brake imbalance. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 20 Mar 2018 122,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly cracked/perished (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly cracked/perished (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly cracked/perished (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly cracked/perished (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

STRONG ADVICE Both front inner wings heavily corroded and holed (Below headlamps)

STRONG ADVICE Both rear lower quarter panels heavily corroded and holed (Behind rear bumper sides)

STRONG ADVICE Offside front inner wheel arch heavily corroded and holed

Slight corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch

Slight rear brake imbalance. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 116,677 miles

All tyres perishing

Both front inner wings heavily corroded and holed (Below headlamps)

Both rear lower quarter panels heavily corroded and holed (Behind rear bumper sides)

Coolant leak ()

Offside front inner wheel arch heavily corroded and holed

Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch

Pass 4 Apr 2016 112,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 112,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 108,431 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 103,161 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 103,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 97,303 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 97,303 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 91,422 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 80,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Apr 2010 71,900 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 64,407 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 58,787 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 50,643 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 44,213 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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W426 SAV 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 75%.

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 W426 SAV, 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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W426 SAV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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