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W486 SWP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

210,692 mi
Last recorded210,692 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW486 SWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 210,692 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 209,809 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 197,730 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 197,480 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 186,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 186,317 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 176,620 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 176,620 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 167,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 158,052 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 158,051 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake disc rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2010 154,907 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 132,942 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 132,942 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both nearside and offside lower side skirt trims insecure

exhaust system corroding

nearside front tyre pressure low

offside rear suspension coil spring corroded

rear suspension bushes splitting and unbonding

Pass 1 Jul 2008 121,691 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 121,681 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 117,658 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 113,460 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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W486 SWP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W486 SWP, 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 W486 SWP registered?

W486 SWP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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