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W553 SBR

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,581 mi
Last recorded111,581 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 SBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2012 111,581 miles

srs light on

nsr tyre on 2mm

Pass 15 Dec 2011 107,917 miles

play in front bearings

Pass 15 Dec 2010 98,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 92,545 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 86,442 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 79,772 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 71,185 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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W553 SBR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SBR, 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 SBR registered?

W553 SBR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is W553 SBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W553 SBR shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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