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W816 PRP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,957 mi
Last recorded165,957 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW816 PRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 165,957 miles

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

Central fuel pipe corroded

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 163,984 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2017 163,979 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2016 162,107 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 156,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 156,257 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 147,394 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 140,101 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2011 130,534 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 116,476 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 116,476 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 106,475 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 106,474 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 101,967 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 101,967 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 87,033 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 76,731 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 64,316 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 64,275 miles

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

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)

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 PRP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PRP, 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 PRP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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