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W518 SNT

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,406 mi
Last recorded150,406 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW518 SNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 150,406 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both outer bushes at lower arm attachment points (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion everywhere including wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front ,pattern just visible (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak from engine and from rear diff unit ()

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front attachment bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 150,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both outer bushes at lower arm attachment points (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion everywhere including wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front ,pattern just visible (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak from engine and from rear diff unit ()

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front attachment bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 139,376 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE

Fail 15 Sep 2016 139,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing panel (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE

Pass 17 Sep 2015 121,062 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 112,056 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 112,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2013 102,217 miles

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)

oil leak engine

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2012 91,474 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 9 Sep 2011 80,263 miles

corrosion starting rear chassis & brake pipes

front tyres worn to 3.5mm also wearing off on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2010 76,639 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 76,639 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 71,743 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front wiper blade smearing slightly

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2008 61,937 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 61,937 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 53,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jul 2006

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 SNT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SNT, 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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W518 SNT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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