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W693 HKL

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,899 mi
Last recorded169,899 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW693 HKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 169,899 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 155,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 154,915 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 134,419 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 134,416 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 112,266 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 101,106 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% max 30% (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 101,106 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% max 30% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 96,094 miles

Both headlamp lenses tarnished.

Corrosion in nearside front outer sill panel.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 90,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 79,917 miles

Offside rear tyre worn in centre of tread.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 71,474 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 69,348 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 66,895 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 66,895 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 64,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

travel on sevice brake

Fail 17 Feb 2010 64,570 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

travel on sevice brake

Pass 9 Jan 2009 61,698 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 59,042 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 54,903 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 49,551 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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W693 HKL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W693 HKL, 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 W693 HKL registered?

W693 HKL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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