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W517 PCF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,777 mi
Last recorded151,777 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW517 PCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 151,777 miles

rear inner sills rusted

Fail 14 Feb 2017 151,776 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter arch (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both out of flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

rear inner sills rusted

Pass 25 Jan 2016 145,001 miles

all 4 tyres wearing thin

both bottom ball joints slight play

both h/lamps deteriorated

osr brake piupe slightly corroded near flexi

Pass 2 Feb 2015 141,440 miles

1 both front tyres close to legal limits 2 both bottom ball joint gaitors deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2013 137,177 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 125,302 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 125,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 116,013 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 115,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 107,834 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 97,570 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 87,175 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 79,875 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 70,312 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2006 70,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 PCF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PCF, 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 W517 PCF registered?

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

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