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W438 EKJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

147,305 mi
Last recorded147,305 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 EKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 147,305 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 141,901 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential Front Pinion Seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 141,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential Front Pinion Seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 136,637 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 131,130 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 128,519 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 124,601 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 119,400 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 119,398 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 114,764 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 110,394 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 104,249 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 98,833 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 94,077 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 89,267 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 83,358 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 77,470 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 71,171 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)

both front tyres tread low

Pass 11 Oct 2007 63,763 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 56,018 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 56,017 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear strutts damp †frontpads worn low †

Pass 21 Oct 2005 49,180 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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W438 EKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W438 EKJ, 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 W438 EKJ registered?

W438 EKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 October 2000.

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