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W541 KAP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,156 mi
Last recorded155,156 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW541 KAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 155,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 155,147 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 154,483 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 153,419 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 14 Dec 2016 150,945 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 150,879 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor around jacking point.within 30cm of door hinge. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly. (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor area around jacking point.within 30cm of door hinge. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' wing rubbing on wheel on full lock. (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel rubbing on broken wheel arch.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 148,174 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 146,121 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 146,121 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 143,213 miles

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

Wiper blade slightly deteriorated and starting to smear screen

Pass 5 Sep 2012 140,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 137,820 miles

Brake pipes above rear axle slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 137,814 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Brake pipes above rear axle slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 132,220 miles

NSR tyre tread low.

Slight blowing at exhaust front pipe joint.

Fail 9 Aug 2010 132,176 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

NSR tyre tread low.

Slight blowing at exhaust front pipe joint.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 123,823 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 123,823 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 115,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

rear registration plate is deteriorating and will soon need attention

Fail 4 Aug 2008 115,176 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

rear registration plate is deteriorating and will soon need attention

Pass 7 Aug 2007 107,048 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 98,784 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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W541 KAP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W541 KAP, 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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W541 KAP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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