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W526 PGH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,212 mi
Last recorded76,212 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW526 PGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 76,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear inner sill corroded close to excessive

rear suspension appears unusually stiff, suspect rear suspension load levelling system faulty

Fail 4 May 2017 76,195 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear inner sill corroded close to excessive

rear suspension appears unusually stiff, suspect rear suspension load levelling system faulty

Pass 23 May 2016 71,664 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded close to excessive

both offside outer wheel arches heavily corroded

Fail 10 May 2016 71,658 miles

Brake valve leaking above diff brake sensing valve (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded close to excessive

both offside outer wheel arches heavily corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 65,651 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 65,651 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2014 62,152 miles

All 4 tyres cracked and perished

N/S/F tyre wearing on edge

O/S beam pattern poor close to excessive

Unable to test 3rd row seat components

Fail 1 May 2014 62,144 miles

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

All 4 tyres cracked and perished

N/S/F tyre wearing on edge

O/S beam pattern poor close to excessive

Unable to test 3rd row seat components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 57,359 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre perished and cracked outer edge of tread

wheelarches muddy

Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,342 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 43,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

windscreen damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2011 43,207 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sreen damaged in lower swept area but not in direct vision of driver

Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,669 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,140 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,537 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 36,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 34,012 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 29,547 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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W526 PGH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W526 PGH, 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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W526 PGH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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