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W451 PLC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,960 mi
Last recorded151,960 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW451 PLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 151,960 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged secured with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2023 151,959 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both, switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged secured with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2022 151,429 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 151,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 149,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 149,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 144,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 137,584 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 137,584 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 133,761 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 130,083 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 125,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 125,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 121,809 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 118,911 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 115,452 miles

Spare tyre defective

near side front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Fail 3 Aug 2011 115,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective

near side front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 4 Aug 2010 110,961 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 110,961 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 106,606 miles

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

Nearside bonnet catch needs freeing off

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

Slight diff oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 103,748 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 100,695 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 100,695 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 89,418 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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W451 PLC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W451 PLC, 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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W451 PLC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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