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W787 DBE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW787 DBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 May 2021

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top mount - welded to chassis (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top mount - welded to chassis (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill holed - unable to fully assess due to plastic cover (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill holed - unable to fully assess due to plastic cover (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 161,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Poss top bearing, may be in column. (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 152,750 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 140,706 miles

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

Front bulb warning malfunction nsf fog light inop

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017
Fail 4 Apr 2017

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broked (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 113,364 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust hanger broken

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 103,362 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 103,231 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 91,304 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 91,240 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 78,953 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 78,953 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 65,937 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 61,864 miles

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

rear tyres down to 4mm tread depth in places

rear tyres down to 5mm

Fail 22 Feb 2011 61,855 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear tyres down to 4mm tread depth in places

rear tyres down to 5mm

Pass 8 Feb 2010 58,097 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 53,637 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 48,206 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 41,498 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 32,959 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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W787 DBE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W787 DBE, 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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W787 DBE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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