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W729 NDB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

263,693 mi
Last recorded263,693 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW729 NDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 263,693 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front registration plate damaged.

Nearside front brake hose perished.

Offside rear anti roll bar linkage bush worn.

Offside rear lower hub bush worn.

Rear exhaust section corroded and blowing.

Slight play in both front lower ball joints.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 235,885 miles

Bonnet catch requires attention.

Brake pipes corroded.

Exhaust corroded.

Front registration plate damaged.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Offside front lower ball joint worn.

Offside inner steering rack joint worn.

Offside rear lower hub mounting bush worn.

Play in offside front wheel bearing.

Rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 391,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake discs corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2013 242,957 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front number cracked but still secure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2012 234,899 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully inspect

Fail 24 Sep 2012 234,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully inspect

Pass 27 Jan 2012 226,671 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2012 226,608 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2011 212,851 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 199,613 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 188,052 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front bumper trim missing

nearside at rear fuel pipe starting to deteriorate

note plastic trim fitted to sills unable to fully inspect

rear bumper cracked and split

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Jul 2010 188,052 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front bumper trim missing

nearside at rear fuel pipe starting to deteriorate

note plastic trim fitted to sills unable to fully inspect

rear bumper cracked and split

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Jan 2010 176,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 164,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 164,066 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 141,488 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 130,345 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 114,751 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 114,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

tracking needs checking

Pass 3 Jan 2006 93,125 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 93,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W729 NDB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W729 NDB, 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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W729 NDB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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