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W715 PLH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,051 mi
Last recorded76,051 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW715 PLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 76,051 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 76,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 75,325 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 75,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 74,901 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 74,899 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2017 74,581 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 74,579 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 74,223 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 74,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 72,871 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 71,922 miles

Front Tyres Have Cracked Sidewalls

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 70,251 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2012 68,914 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 68,914 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2011 67,056 miles

mist of oil found on the steering rack.

Fail 17 Sep 2010 65,255 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 65,255 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 63,340 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,564 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 58,617 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 54,561 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 PLH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 W715 PLH, 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 W715 PLH registered?

W715 PLH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W715 PLH shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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