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W817 FOL

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

157,116 mi
Last recorded157,116 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW817 FOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 157,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2019 153,849 miles

all front suspension corroded

all rear suspension corroded

both front floors corroded

both rear discs corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear diff leaking

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2019 153,849 miles

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

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

all front suspension corroded

all rear suspension corroded

both front floors corroded

both rear discs corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear diff leaking

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 148,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

small chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Aug 2017 143,179 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 137,979 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)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 133,392 miles

rear exhaust corroded

small chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Aug 2014 128,003 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 121,130 miles

fuel lines corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 114,424 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 6 Sep 2011 109,253 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 109,250 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 105,144 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 100,760 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 91,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 83,520 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 74,424 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 64,633 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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W817 FOL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W817 FOL, 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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W817 FOL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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