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W715 BOT

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,315 mi
Last recorded155,315 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW715 BOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 155,315 miles

Front and rear number plates damaged.

Offside and nearside rear floor sections heavily corroded.

Various metal brake pipes and fuel lines have corroded sections.

Fail 6 Jul 2018 155,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear number plates damaged.

Offside and nearside rear floor sections heavily corroded.

Various metal brake pipes and fuel lines have corroded sections.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 152,696 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 148,367 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 143,289 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

front tyre (both) side-wall deteriorating

Fail 14 Apr 2015 143,289 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front tyre (both) side-wall deteriorating

Pass 25 Mar 2014 137,103 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 129,564 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 123,869 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 117,220 miles

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 16 Feb 2011 117,220 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 112,280 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 100,850 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 100,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 89,185 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 79,650 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 66,417 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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W715 BOT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W715 BOT, 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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W715 BOT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 May 2000.

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