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W457 AEB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,135 mi
Last recorded199,135 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW457 AEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 199,135 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point is heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre is heavily worn on inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre is heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Jacking point is heavily corroded

Offside Front Tyre is heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre is heavily worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 188,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Jacking point heavily corroded but outside of prescribed areas

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

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Jacking point corroded but outside of prescribed areas

Offside Rear Tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 178,139 miles

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

nearside and offside front floor (near jacking point) corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 169,852 miles

Incomplete Inspection Carried Out To Rear Centre Seat Belt

Near Side Front Tyre Shows Signs Of Kerb Type Damage and Worn

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

Off Side Parking Brake Appears to Require Adjustment

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 169,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Incomplete Inspection Carried Out To Rear Centre Seat Belt

Near Side Front Tyre Shows Signs Of Kerb Type Damage and Worn

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

Off Side Parking Brake Appears to Require Adjustment

Off Side Rear Inner Side Light Not Working

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 162,162 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 162,072 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012
Fail 24 Jul 2012

Nearside Inner Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

screen washer low

wiper blade ineffective

Pass 1 Aug 2011 140,717 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 140,712 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear seat belt stalk offside missing

Pass 24 Jul 2010 129,479 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 117,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 117,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 107,280 miles

Although the vehicle passed the emissions test, the readings are high.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 107,280 miles

Although the vehicle passed the emissions test, the readings are high.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 94,446 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 81,474 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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W457 AEB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W457 AEB, 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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W457 AEB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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