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W556 TTA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

188,745 mi
Last recorded188,745 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 TTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 188,745 miles

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

oil leak from engine area front

water pump noisy and movement

Pass 9 Mar 2015 183,207 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

damage offside front tyre sidewall

surface corrosion around nearside front jacking point

Pass 13 Jun 2014 179,155 miles

both front flexi hoses poor

nsf tyre very close to limit

osr tyre perrished

osr wheel bent slight

Fail 27 May 2014 179,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre perrishing

various body corrosion

Pass 21 May 2013 173,510 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 173,510 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2012 166,896 miles

Front wings rusty

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres low

Pass 3 Jun 2011 163,620 miles

both door mirrors not located properly

cut in n/s/r seat belt but not significantly weaken the webbing

o/s reverse lamp dim

Fail 2 Jun 2011 163,620 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both door mirrors not located properly

cut in n/s/r seat belt but not significantly weaken the webbing

o/s reverse lamp dim

Pass 19 May 2010 160,664 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 160,657 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

advise that nsf lower ball joint sligth play,coolant to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 May 2009 152,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 143,150 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges,and close to legal limits

slight play in both steering rack knuckles

Fail 28 May 2008 143,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges,and close to legal limits

slight play in both steering rack knuckles

Pass 31 May 2007 132,603 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 194,113 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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W556 TTA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W556 TTA, 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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W556 TTA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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