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W551 UAN

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

133,019 mi
Last recorded133,019 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 UAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 133,019 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

headlamp lenses and beam images poor

ignition key damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

nearside repeater light damaged

offside front tryre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge - advise replacement

oil seepage

rear brake discs worn

rear shock absorbers damp

rear wiper rubber incomplete

reverse lights inoperative

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various body/bumper defects

various corroded brake pipes

various underbody corrosion,some excessive

windscreen damaged

wiper poor

Fail 28 Oct 2014 133,017 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

nearside repeater light damaged

brake pedal rubber worn

headlamp lenses and beam images poor

ignition key damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tryre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge - advise replacement

oil seepage

rear brake discs worn

rear shock absorbers damp

rear wiper rubber incomplete

reverse lights inoperative

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various body/bumper defects

various corroded brake pipes

various underbody corrosion,some excessive

windscreen damaged

wiper poor

Pass 21 Nov 2013 124,481 miles

headlamp lenses and beam images poor

ignition key incomplete

nearside door mirror assembly pivot worn

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge,advise front wheel alignment check

nearside side repeater light lense damaged

offside front fog light smashed

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads will require replacement in approx 2000 miles

rear number plate poor

rear tyres worn on edges

rear wiper split

reverse lights inoperative

spare tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge

uneven rise and fall between parking brakes

various body/bumper defects

various brake pipes corroded

various underbody corrosion

windscreen damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2013 124,477 miles

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

headlamp lenses and beam images poor

ignition key incomplete

nearside door mirror assembly pivot worn

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge,advise front wheel alignment check

nearside side repeater light lense damaged

offside front fog light smashed

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads will require replacement in approx 2000 miles

rear number plate poor

rear tyres worn on edges

rear wiper split

reverse lights inoperative

spare tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge

uneven rise and fall between parking brakes

various body/bumper defects

various brake pipes corroded

various underbody corrosion

windscreen damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2012 116,990 miles

both front wheel arches corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

n/s/f tyre inner shoulder low

n/s/r brake pipe rusted

n/s/r floor/wheel arch area excessivly corroded

o/s/f tyre inner shoulder low

o/s/r brake pipe rusted

o/s/r floor/wheel arch area excessivly corroded

o/s/r tyre low on inner shoulder

play in steering rack o/s/f

rear brake pads low

rear most sear row stowed position both rear seat seatbelt webbing damaged

slight front brake imbalance

various corroded brake pipes

varoius chips and scratches on windscreen

Fail 21 Nov 2012 116,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wheel arches corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

n/s/f tyre inner shoulder low

n/s/r brake pipe rusted

n/s/r floor/wheel arch area excessivly corroded

o/s/f tyre inner shoulder low

o/s/r brake pipe rusted

o/s/r floor/wheel arch area excessivly corroded

o/s/r tyre low on inner shoulder

play in steering rack o/s/f

rear brake pads low

rear most sear row stowed position both rear seat seatbelt webbing damaged

slight front brake imbalance

various corroded brake pipes

varoius chips and scratches on windscreen

Pass 13 Oct 2011 107,832 miles

n/s/r brake hose deterioated

o/s/f brake hose deterioated

rear brake discs worn

rear number plate deterioated

various corroded brake pipes

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch lower panel

front wiper not clearing well

n.s/f door mirror head loose

n/s/f brake hose deterioated

n/s/f headlamp aim on lower limit

Fail 11 Oct 2011 107,822 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch lower panel

n/s/f door mirror head loose

n/s/f headlamp aim on lower limit

rear brake discs worn

varoius corroded brake pipes

wiper not clearing screen well

Pass 11 Oct 2010 100,036 miles

ignition key damaged

imbalance between front brakes

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge - advise replacement

rear brake hoses perished

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Oct 2010 100,032 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ignition key damaged

imbalance between front brakes

main beam on warning light inoperative

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge - advise replacement

rear brake hoses perished

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2009 91,416 miles

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

both front tyre treads worn below 1.6mm on inner edges.

excess corrosion to offside rear by fuel filler neck on underside, nearside rear corroded in same place.

rear seats stowed away.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 83,457 miles

rear seats stowed away

reverse lights not working

Fail 23 Sep 2008 83,367 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear seats stowed away

rear wiper blade split

reverse lights not working

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 26 Sep 2007 74,664 miles

rear seats stowed

Fail 24 Sep 2007 74,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

near side lamp fuse replaced

near side stop bulb replaced

rear flasher colours poor

rear seats stowed

Pass 22 Sep 2006 66,412 miles

as per advise sheet issued on 20/9/06

Fail 20 Sep 2006 66,412 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear indicaters flashing pale orange

front tyres and offside rear tyres at 2mm on inners edges

rear disc pads will require replacement in approx 1000 miles

rear number plate poor

windscreen damaged

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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W551 UAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W551 UAN, 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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W551 UAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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