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W709 BDP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,880 mi
Last recorded81,880 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW709 BDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 81,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres have damage to outer sidewalls

exhaust tailbox heatshield adrift

nearside door mirror glass insecure

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall/scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2016 79,392 miles

n/s door mirror damaged taped up

Pass 21 Oct 2015 77,194 miles

Headlamp lenses going opaque

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre rear and nearside rear seat belt clips under seat unable to test

Fail 17 Oct 2015 77,194 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Brake pad warning light on

Headlamp lenses going opaque

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre rear and nearside rear seat belt clips under seat unable to test

Fail 13 Aug 2014 74,082 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 74,082 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,577 miles

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

all four tyres under inflated

ns tyre outer sidewall lettering rubbed away by kerb damage

Fail 29 Jul 2013 71,577 miles

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

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

all four tyres under inflated

ns tyre outer sidewall lettering rubbed away by kerb damage

Pass 8 Aug 2012 69,095 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 66,579 miles

advise n/s/r tyre close to the tread wear markers

advise o/s/r floor corroded

advise slight play in front wheel bearings

strong advise corrosion n/s/r end of sill/wheel arch /door shut area

strong advise o/s/r tyre 2mm on the centre 3/4

strong advise play in front bottom ball joints

very strong advise o/s/f sill holed and corroded at jacking point not within an prescribed area

Pass 17 Aug 2010 63,308 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 63,308 miles

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

Front number plate damaged.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 59,306 miles

Cuts in both front tyres outer sidewalls (not to cords yet)

Front and rear number plates getting poor

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

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

Rust hole in floor N/S/F very close to jacking point (strong advise)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 59,306 miles

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

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

Cuts in both front tyres outer sidewalls (not to cords yet)

Front and rear number plates getting poor

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

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

Rust hole in floor N/S/F very close to jacking point (strong advise)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 54,352 miles

corrosion starting in wheel arches

damage to ns of car

outer side wall cut on osf tyre not through to cords

Pass 6 Jul 2007 49,989 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 49,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 42,571 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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W709 BDP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W709 BDP, 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 W709 BDP registered?

W709 BDP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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