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W561 HCD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,450 mi
Last recorded141,450 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW561 HCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 141,450 miles

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

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

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

srs light on all the time

Pass 6 May 2011 135,442 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 6 May 2011 135,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 10 May 2010 128,999 miles

Front and rear brake pads appear low on friction material.

Fuel pipes care rusty,

SRS lamp illuminated,

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Slight play at offside front wheel.

Pass 13 May 2009 121,911 miles

Appears to be very slight wear and movement starting at N/S/R lower susp/arm bush

Front to rear B/Pipe at N/S/R getting abit corroded

Front to rear fuel pipe at N/S/R abit corroded

O/S/R corner floor area by fuel filler pipe and drain pipe getting abit corroded

O/S/R tyre low on tread and nearing limits of wear

Rear b/hoses getting abit cracked and perrished

Slight wear and movement at N/S/F roll-bar outer linkage bottom bush

Slight wear and movement at front w/bearings starting

Fail 11 May 2009 121,906 miles

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

Appears to be very slight wear and movement starting at N/S/R lower susp/arm bush

Front to rear B/Pipe at N/S/R getting abit corroded

Front to rear fuel pipe at N/S/R abit corroded

O/S/R corner floor area by fuel filler pipe and drain pipe getting abit corroded

O/S/R tyre low on tread and nearing limits of wear

Rear b/hoses getting abit cracked and perrished

Slight wear and movement at N/S/F roll-bar outer linkage bottom bush

Slight wear and movement at front w/bearings starting

Pass 8 May 2008 113,446 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 110,230 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 97,663 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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W561 HCD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W561 HCD, 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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W561 HCD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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