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W518 BNA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,047 mi
Last recorded108,047 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW518 BNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 108,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlights deteriorated

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Jun 2015 108,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlights deteriorated

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jan 2014 103,932 miles

both rear brake disc corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2014 103,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake disc corroded

brake fluid is green

Fail 3 Dec 2013 103,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

BAS light on

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2012 94,721 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 7 Feb 2012 88,812 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 88,812 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 81,912 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 81,912 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 74,311 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 69,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 69,723 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 63,656 miles

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2006 56,097 miles

slight wear offside and nearside rear tyres on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2005 50,857 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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W518 BNA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W518 BNA, 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 W518 BNA registered?

W518 BNA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W518 BNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W518 BNA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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