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W476 SLB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

148,327 mi
Last recorded148,327 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW476 SLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2025 148,327 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated jacking point area excessive corrosion. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated jacking point area excessive corrosion. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fuel cap rubber seal perished.

General bodywork surface corrosion.

Headlamp beam image poor.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 145,134 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point is becoming corroded and an unsuitable jacking point

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 142,996 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm cracking 215/55r16 93v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm cracking 215/55r16 93v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm cracking 215/55r16 93v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm cracking 215/55r16 93v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 138,969 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm perishing 215/55r16 93v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm perishing 215/55r16 93v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm perishing 215/55r16 93v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm perishing 215/55r16 93v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 135,157 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive around the gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 131,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 131,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 126,644 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside front wing/wheel arch corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2019 126,644 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside front wing/wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 121,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 114,657 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 104,507 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

steel brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

Fail 7 Mar 2016 104,507 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

steel brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

Fail 20 Feb 2015 95,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 95,870 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 86,869 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 76,084 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 76,084 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 66,924 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,042 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 59,923 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 54,561 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 15 Apr 2008 48,573 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 43,210 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 37,611 miles

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

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

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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W476 SLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W476 SLB, 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 W476 SLB registered?

W476 SLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W476 SLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W476 SLB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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