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W712 TLG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,725 mi
Last recorded171,725 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW712 TLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 171,725 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 171,703 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND DAMAGED

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 153,122 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 153,122 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 137,403 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 137,403 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 114,125 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 114,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 93,891 miles

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

nearside front tyre has signs of wear on outer sidewall!!

Fail 3 Nov 2010 93,720 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front tyre has signs of wear on outer sidewall!!

Pass 19 Nov 2009 86,129 miles

both srs light and enginemanagment light on

Fail 19 Nov 2009 86,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

both srs light and enginemanagment light on

Fail 12 Nov 2008 77,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 77,238 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 71,681 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

srs light on

Fail 14 Nov 2007 71,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

srs light on

Pass 23 Oct 2006 64,196 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 64,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

air bag light on

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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W712 TLG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W712 TLG, 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 W712 TLG registered?

W712 TLG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 August 2000.

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