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W553 SJH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,121 mi
Last recorded166,121 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 SJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2017 166,121 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside sun visor loose

Offside Rear Outer arch corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 165,443 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (7.3.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front play in steering

Nearside Front sun visor insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 153,340 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

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

both front inner rack joints slight play

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

repair to rear exhaust bracket

Fail 29 Jan 2016 153,289 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

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

both front inner rack joints slight play

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

repair to rear exhaust bracket

Pass 2 Feb 2015 144,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2014 138,352 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

ns sun visor loose

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2014 138,212 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

ns sun visor loose

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2013 127,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill trims fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2013 127,120 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2012 114,673 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 106,323 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 92,070 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 79,548 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 79,487 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges close to legal limits

Pass 20 Feb 2008 74,027 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 66,136 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 66,136 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 56,727 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 56,727 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 SJH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W553 SJH, 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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W553 SJH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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