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W517 HET

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,418 mi
Last recorded101,418 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW517 HET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 101,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 98,760 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 95,314 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 92,580 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 92,579 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Oct 2016 89,803 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 87,164 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre slight worn close to showing cord.

Offside Front Inner tyre slight worn close to showing cords.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 84,557 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 82,718 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 80,888 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 77,522 miles

check engine oil level light on in dash

Pass 21 Jul 2010 76,267 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 76,267 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside and offside front fog lamps not working.

slight play in the nearside and offside front wheels.

Pass 27 Jun 2009 74,521 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 72,332 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 68,275 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 63,433 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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W517 HET is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 W517 HET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W517 HET registered?

W517 HET is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W517 HET safe to buy?

The MOT history for W517 HET shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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