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W429 AEP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,647 mi
Last recorded187,647 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW429 AEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 187,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 187,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 150,945 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2007 150,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2007 134,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 94,135 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

both front tyres inner edges worn

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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W429 AEP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W429 AEP, 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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What year was W429 AEP registered?

W429 AEP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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