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W785 PSG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,572 mi
Last recorded147,572 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW785 PSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 147,572 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 147,566 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 138,361 miles

general corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2020 138,360 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under vehicle corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2019 127,646 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2019 127,645 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2018 126,057 miles

BLUE SMOKE WHEN COLD UNBURNT FUEL

Front HEADLAMPS BOTH OPAQUE PATTERN OK

Front SUSPENSION PARTS VERY CORRODED

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

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

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

Offside Front SIDELAMP DIM

Offside Front TYRE WORN INNER EDGE 215/55/16W

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

Rear BRAKE AND SUSPENSION BUNDY PIPES CORRODING

Rear BRAKE BACKPLATES VERY CORRODED BOTH

Rear SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ALL PERISHING AND SUBFRAME CORRODED

Fail 3 Jan 2018 126,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

BLUE SMOKE WHEN COLD UNBURNT FUEL

Front HEADLAMPS BOTH OPAQUE PATTERN OK

Front SUSPENSION PARTS VERY CORRODED

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

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

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

Offside Front SIDELAMP DIM

Offside Front TYRE WORN INNER EDGE 215/55/16W

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

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

Rear BRAKE AND SUSPENSION BUNDY PIPES CORRODING

Rear BRAKE BACKPLATES VERY CORRODED BOTH

Rear SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ALL PERISHING AND SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 21 Nov 2016 123,184 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 120,543 miles

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

front disc condition

Pass 19 May 2015 117,632 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 114,251 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 110,043 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 104,997 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 104,997 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 99,017 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 20 May 2010 94,247 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 88,189 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 78,625 miles

nearside front outer alloy wheel rim slightly damaged/kerbed

Pass 29 Mar 2007 72,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 61,282 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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W785 PSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 W785 PSG, 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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W785 PSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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