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W681 MBT

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,508 mi
Last recorded101,508 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW681 MBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 101,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

PRS light on dash

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet saftey lever brocken

n/s/r jacking pad missing

Fail 15 May 2012 101,508 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

PRS light on dash

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet saftey lever brocken

n/s/r jacking pad missing

Pass 18 May 2011 98,259 miles

Bonnet saftey lever broken

PRS Light on dash

n/s/r jacking pad missing

washer aims poor

Fail 17 May 2011 95,259 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Bonnet saftey lever broken

PRS Light on dash

n/s/r jacking pad missing

washer aims poor

Pass 17 May 2010 90,584 miles

bonnet safety release lever broken away

n/s/r jacking point pad missing

Fail 15 May 2010 90,577 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet safety release lever broken away

n/s/r jacking point pad missing

Pass 16 May 2009 79,805 miles

BOTH REAR INDICATORS AMBER COLOUR FADED

bonnet safety catch release lever broken

n/s/f tread low inner edge

o/s/r service brake not as efficient as n/s/r

o/s/r tyre tread worn very low inner edge and close to depth warning markers.

poor wiper clearing action

Pass 2 May 2008 73,831 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 73,714 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 59,893 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 55,962 miles

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

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

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

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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W681 MBT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 W681 MBT, 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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W681 MBT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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