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W487 SWP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,009 mi
Last recorded221,009 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 SWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 221,009 miles

All tyres wearing on edges- may be under inflated

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 221,009 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

All tyres wearing on edges- may be under inflated

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010
Fail 6 Jul 2010

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 215,150 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 215,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 212,592 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 210,073 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 210,073 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 175,105 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 105,152 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 104,496 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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W487 SWP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc 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 W487 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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W487 SWP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 October 2000.

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