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W552 BHG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,947 mi
Last recorded65,947 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW552 BHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 65,947 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 65,673 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 65,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nsf lower ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play osf lower ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 62,174 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 58,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 59,887 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 56,886 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 56,884 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 54,990 miles

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

Rear brake discs pitted

all suspension coil springs corroded

engine covers and protective undertrays fitted

most underside suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2017 54,990 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs pitted

all suspension coil springs corroded

engine covers and protective undertrays fitted

most underside suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 52,238 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 52,238 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 48,522 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 46,540 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 45,172 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 43,207 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 43,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 40,315 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,951 miles

n/s rear tyre inner edge worn

o/s rear tyre starting to wear

Pass 15 Sep 2009 35,718 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,356 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,851 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 24,034 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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W552 BHG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W552 BHG, 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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What year was W552 BHG registered?

W552 BHG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W552 BHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W552 BHG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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