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W475 NLF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,415 mi
Last recorded183,415 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW475 NLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 183,415 miles

Oil leak

both rear shocks damp

Fail 25 Oct 2012 183,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both rear shocks damp

Fail 27 Sep 2012 183,401 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Sep 2012

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Inner Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 167,474 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 154,268 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

auxillary belt/pulley noisey

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2009 135,167 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 112,031 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 112,031 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 101,779 miles

HAS MINOR WEAR IN THE O/S/F INNER STEERING RACK RACK JOINT †FRONT DISC PADS GETTING LOW †DASH DIGITAL READ OUT BREAKING UP †SRS LIGHT ON WIRING UNDER DRIVERS SEAT BROKEN

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 93,674 miles

o/s/r lower fulcrum has a degree of wear

Pass 14 Jul 2005 84,183 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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W475 NLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W475 NLF, 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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W475 NLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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