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W493 CAY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,240 mi
Last recorded130,240 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 CAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 130,240 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 130,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 124,408 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 124,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective Bracket on CAT broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective Bracket on CAT broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 118,834 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 118,833 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 112,838 miles

both front wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 107,187 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 99,262 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 91,814 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 85,354 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 77,746 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 71,247 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 66,267 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 66,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 61,491 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 58,531 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 54,815 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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W493 CAY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W493 CAY, 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 W493 CAY registered?

W493 CAY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W493 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W493 CAY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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