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W501 AAP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,340 mi
Last recorded131,340 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 AAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 131,340 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

ns rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2015 131,340 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

ns rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 122,997 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 122,315 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 122,315 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 119,297 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 119,297 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

nsr tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 24 Nov 2010 117,207 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

slight damage to nsr outer tyre wall

Pass 24 Nov 2009 113,315 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 102,321 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 98,696 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 76,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 76,582 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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W501 AAP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W501 AAP, 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 W501 AAP registered?

W501 AAP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W501 AAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W501 AAP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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