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W816 PBD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,148 mi
Last recorded179,148 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW816 PBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 179,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 179,148 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 174,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 166,674 miles

bonnet pull lever is missing

brake pipes front to rear are starting to corrode

headlamp image is starting to deteriorate

offside rear door pillar is starting to corrode

rear brake hoses are starting to perish

rear brake pads are about 2/3 worn and the disc's are starting to corrode

rear vehicle underbody is showing general signs of surface corrosion

suspension pipes front to rear are starting to corrode

very slight play in front wheel bearing area

Fail 20 Jan 2016 166,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

bonnet pull lever is missing

brake pipes front to rear are starting to corrode

headlamp image is starting to deteriorate

offside rear door pillar is starting to corrode

rear brake hoses are starting to perish

rear brake pads are about 2/3 worn and the disc's are starting to corrode

rear vehicle underbody is showing general signs of surface corrosion

suspension pipes front to rear are starting to corrode

very slight play in front wheel bearing area

Pass 21 Jan 2015 154,578 miles

bonnet pull lever missing

brake pipes front to rear corroding

fuel pipes front to rear corroding

o/s and n/s headlamps misty

rear brake hoses showing sign of deteriation

rear brake pads getting low and disc's corroding

rear n/s rear facing seat belt slight fray

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

verry slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Jan 2014 138,133 miles

Bonnet release pull lever missing

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

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 121,116 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 121,115 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 101,055 miles

Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 101,055 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 90,724 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 86,663 miles

rear number plate jaded

Pass 23 Feb 2006 78,164 miles

rear number plate jaded

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 PBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel 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 W816 PBD, 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 PBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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