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W553 NLE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,948 mi
Last recorded139,948 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 NLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 139,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

dip switch not locking on

Pass 26 May 2017 139,947 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 139,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 139,908 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 135,946 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 135,735 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 131,019 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 131,019 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 129,611 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 126,039 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 119,932 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 119,932 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 112,780 miles

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2007 103,041 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 88,168 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W553 NLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W553 NLE, 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 W553 NLE registered?

W553 NLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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