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W797 TKX

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,298 mi
Last recorded209,298 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW797 TKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 209,298 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 124,866 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 124,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 106,079 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 101,481 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 96,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 92,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 92,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 87,104 miles

o/s and n/s front brake pipes corroding.

o/s and n/s rear coil springs corroding on lower coils.

slight play in o/s and n/s front bottom ball joint.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 82,318 miles

front brake imbalance

o/s mirror deteriorating

slight play in o/s and n/s front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Apr 2009 75,915 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Apr 2009 75,827 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear pads low

Pass 15 Apr 2008 67,908 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 59,255 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 59,255 miles

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

Offside rear tyre on wear bars .

Pass 5 Apr 2006 49,663 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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W797 TKX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W797 TKX, 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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W797 TKX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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