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W68 PDK

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

216,698 mi
Last recorded216,698 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW68 PDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 216,698 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 215,681 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 212,168 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 212,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged driveshaft ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 207,329 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 202,744 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 202,744 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 197,469 miles

Rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 197,469 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 191,679 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 191,679 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 189,567 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 189,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 185,897 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 185,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 182,201 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 177,110 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 177,110 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 172,485 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 165,918 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 165,911 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 162,778 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 162,778 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 160,483 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 155,168 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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W68 PDK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W68 PDK, 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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W68 PDK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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