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W701 SLE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,268 mi
Last recorded46,268 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW701 SLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 46,268 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 44,992 miles

reversing lights not working

Pass 8 May 2018 40,740 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 38,475 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 38,475 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 May 2016 37,403 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 37,404 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 36,524 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 34,910 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 34,358 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 34,358 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 33,303 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 32,507 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 30,983 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 29,142 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 28,276 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2007 26,206 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2006 22,635 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)

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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W701 SLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W701 SLE, 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 W701 SLE registered?

W701 SLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W701 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W701 SLE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W701 SLE have outstanding finance?

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