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W643 MBC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

210,640 mi
Last recorded210,640 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW643 MBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 210,640 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 210,317 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front both jacking points carroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe (2.4.A.3)

underside of car very rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2015 200,326 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion also started underneath plastic covers

front both sides outer sills small corrossion holes at jack points

front chassis both sides on floor corroding under sealant

Fail 29 May 2015 200,025 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion also started underneath plastic covers

front both sides outer sills small corrossion holes at jack points

front chassis both sides on floor corroding under sealant

Pass 27 May 2014 187,577 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 176,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

center exhaust mounting broken

Fail 22 May 2013 176,169 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

center exhaust mounting broken

Pass 29 May 2012 164,047 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 150,481 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 135,712 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 120,834 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 106,843 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 92,957 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 77,799 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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W643 MBC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W643 MBC, 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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W643 MBC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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