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W472 SLL

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,357 mi
Last recorded74,357 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW472 SLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut less than 25mm in n\s\r tyre sidewall

Fail 12 Jun 2014 74,356 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut less than 25mm in n\s\r tyre sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2012 74,193 miles

srs warning lamp staying on

Pass 27 Jun 2011 73,172 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 72,525 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 71,351 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 69,747 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 67,967 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 24 Jul 2006 65,086 miles

nail in tyre

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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W472 SLL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W472 SLL, 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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What year was W472 SLL registered?

W472 SLL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 August 2000.

Is W472 SLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W472 SLL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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