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W804 SLH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,163 mi
Last recorded135,163 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW804 SLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 135,163 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2013 135,163 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 128,462 miles

Rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

Slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Small bulge in nsf tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2011 124,018 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 124,018 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

All 4 brake discs are in a poor condition

All shock absorbers are becoming weak

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Oct 2009 123,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 123,912 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 110,759 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 110,422 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 92,791 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 92,791 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 May 2006 90,830 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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W804 SLH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W804 SLH, 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 W804 SLH registered?

W804 SLH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 August 2000.

Is W804 SLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W804 SLH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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