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W657 EKJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

200,002 mi
Last recorded200,002 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW657 EKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 200,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 199,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 194,145 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 191,121 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 188,542 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 185,760 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 181,041 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 176,739 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 164,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 145,428 miles

Signs of a slight diesel leak on lower part of engine.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 119,299 miles

Both front tyres, tread depth slightly low on outer edges.

Pass 2 Dec 2005 91,159 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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W657 EKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W657 EKJ, 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 W657 EKJ registered?

W657 EKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 December 2000.

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The MOT history for W657 EKJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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