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W466 ULM

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,067 mi
Last recorded189,067 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW466 ULM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 189,067 miles

rear lower hub bushes worn

washers poor

Pass 30 Jun 2014 180,585 miles

front to rear rigid brake pipes corroded

nsf tyre worn inner edge

rear rigid brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 171,725 miles

front to rear rigid brake pipe corroded

osf tyre worn inner edge

osr rigid brake pipe corroded

rear pads worn

slight play nsr lower hub bush

Fail 21 May 2012 163,751 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs worn and rusty

plastic sills

rear suspension bushes poor condition

rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 21 May 2012 163,751 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs worn and rusty

plastic sills

rear suspension bushes poor condition

rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 4 Apr 2011 159,244 miles

front tyre inner edges worn

rear pads worn

Fail 4 Apr 2011 159,244 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyre inner edges worn

rear pads worn

Pass 2 Mar 2010 147,160 miles

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

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

all rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 2 Mar 2010 147,160 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

all rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 21 Feb 2009 140,246 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 132,894 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 121,100 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

osr tyre edgy

Fail 28 Feb 2007 121,100 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

osr tyre edgy

Pass 28 Feb 2006 104,863 miles

plastic outer sill covers fitted

under car very muddy

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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W466 ULM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W466 ULM, 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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W466 ULM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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