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W537 EKJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

256,798 mi
Last recorded256,798 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW537 EKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 256,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 246,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 227,279 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 207,480 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 207,480 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 191,707 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 191,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 182,692 miles

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2008 159,972 miles

Both rear brake hoses are cracking up.

Nearside front fog lamp is broken.

Fail 7 Oct 2008 159,964 miles

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

Both rear brake hoses are cracking up.

Nearside front fog lamp is broken.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 143,860 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front discs lipped but pads ok

play in both front hub bearings

Fail 16 Oct 2007 143,859 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front discs lipped but pads ok

play in both front hub bearings

Pass 27 Jun 2006 124,963 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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W537 EKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 W537 EKJ, 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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W537 EKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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