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W442 AUA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,750 mi
Last recorded122,750 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW442 AUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 122,750 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

corrosion to rear chassis by suspension mountings

front and rear brake pads low

off side rear brake fluctulating

rear brake hoses deteriated,

rear brake pipes corroded

rear suspension bushes deteriating

wear in both front bottom ball joints.

wear to front suspension ball joints bushes and gaiters.

Fail 28 Apr 2014 122,750 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

corrosion to rear chassis by suspension mountings

front and rear brake pads low

off side rear brake fluctulating

rear brake hoses deteriated,

rear suspension bushes deteriating

wear in both front bottom ball joints.

wear to front suspension ball joints bushes and gaiters.

Fail 13 Jun 2012 110,508 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 110,508 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 100,629 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 100,629 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2010 96,372 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 96,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil at minimum and recommend engine oil and filter change.

Front number plate damaged.

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 92,436 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 92,436 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/f tyre treads worn very low inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2007 88,303 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 88,303 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 83,347 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 83,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W442 AUA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W442 AUA, 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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W442 AUA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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