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W444 AKB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

57,165 mi
Last recorded57,165 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW444 AKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 57,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of surface corrosion under vehicle vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 56,937 miles

All 4 shock absorber bodies corroded

Middle exhaust clamp corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Slight play in steering column up/down and left/right

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2024 56,850 miles

ALL 4 Shock Absorber Bodies Cor

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 56,733 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 55,350 miles

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

surface corrosion across the under side of the vehicle

Fail 11 Mar 2022 55,335 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear drivers mirror poor visibility (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired jacking point rust causing to fall off (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired jacking point missing due to rust (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2021 54,690 miles

Advise all four tyres cracking and perishing

Advise nearside and offside jacking points badly corroded

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 54,689 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Sound deadening material insecure exhaust heat cover (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

advise all four tyres side walls cracking & perishing

advise drivers mirror

advise nearside & offside front jacking points corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 53,818 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 53,818 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 53,096 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 52,187 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 52,187 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing Centre belt buckle trapped under seat (5.1.1)

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 51,663 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all 4 tyres have large splits to outer sidewalls

exhaust centre silencer has a small leak on pipe weld due to corrosion

front wiper leaving smears on screen

Pass 12 Nov 2015 50,664 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 50,664 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 48,020 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 48,018 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 45,171 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 40,329 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 40,326 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 36,798 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 36,797 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 33,164 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 28,744 miles

n/s front tyer cracking on wall

n/s rear tyer cracking on wall

Pass 26 Apr 2006 132,214 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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W444 AKB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 W444 AKB, 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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W444 AKB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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