MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,517 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly chafed both front (3.6.B.4d)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both front n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)
coil spring corroded both front n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front n/s & o/s "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside componants
exhaust heat shield partially insecure (rear)
items removed from drivers view
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front n/s & o/s "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside componants
exhaust heat shield partially insecure (rear)
items removed from drivers view
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front & rear tyres have wear to inner edges
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front & rear tyres have wear to inner edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight wear to all four disc
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
power steering belt perishing.
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
power steering belt perishing.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
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W496 WAD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 W496 WAD, 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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W496 WAD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 March 2000.
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