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W808 SLH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

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

RegistrationW808 SLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2016

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall.215/55/r16-93v (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Wing Mirror. (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/S/R tyre wearing on outer side wall. 215/55/r16-93v

Pass 17 Jul 2014 154,679 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 149,652 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 142,935 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 142,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 136,107 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 129,561 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2009 121,319 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 121,319 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 114,828 miles

srs light on.

nearside door mirror glass cracked.

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge,wearing outer edge and is 2.0mm central band.

offside rear jacking point rubber missing.

Fail 1 Oct 2008

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads n/s and o/s 80% worn.

mileage not displayed.

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge,wearing outer edge and is 2.0mm central band.

offside rear jacking point rubber missing.

Fail 18 Sep 2008 114,764 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 106,686 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Sep 2006 98,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W808 SLH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W808 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 W808 SLH registered?

W808 SLH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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