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W816 AJO

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,855 mi
Last recorded109,855 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW816 AJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2020 109,855 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested due to mil on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2019 101,571 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 101,571 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 92,748 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 92,120 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 92,120 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 91,136 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 88,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 87,181 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 87,181 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 86,104 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 85,630 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 85,630 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 84,800 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 84,800 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 83,377 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 80,786 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 78,525 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 76,945 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 74,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 74,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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W816 AJO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W816 AJO, 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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W816 AJO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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