MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,073 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges but just within legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full test of adult seat belt
heavy engine oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges but just within legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full test of adult seat belt
heavy engine oil leak
sill trims fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
sill trims fitted
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
heavy surface corrosion underside
welding repairs to nearside and offside rear corners underside
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Rear 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)
offside front tyre wearing on inside edge;;
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre wearing inside edge;
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
large corrosion holes o/s n/s rear boot floor
large corrosion holes o/s n/s rear boot floor
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W494 SLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 W494 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 W494 SLB registered?
W494 SLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 May 2000.
Is W494 SLB safe to buy?
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