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W818 EKJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,290 mi
Last recorded185,290 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW818 EKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2019 185,290 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 180,000 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 169,779 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both sides (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 169,779 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both sides (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 165,853 miles

Offside Front wall scuffed no cords showing

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 165,853 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wall scuffed no cords showing

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 155,744 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre has uneven wear

Nearside Front Lower bumper cracked

Nearside Front Lower front lower spotlight in opperative

Nearside Front product on lenz

Nearside Front tyre has cut in wall [no cords showing ]

Nearside Rear brakes slightly slow to apply

Offside Front Inner tyre has uneven wear

Offside Front product on lenz

Pass 18 Nov 2014 149,101 miles

N/S front spot lamp missing.

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 143,320 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust corroded , nsf bumper damaged , play in osr suspension arm bush , nsr body corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2013 143,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust corroded ,n/s/f bumper damaged ,play in o/s/r suspension arm bushn/s/r body corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2012 131,378 miles

Both headlamps show poor patterns [lens' deteriorated]

Nearside rear suspension rigid.

Offside front tyre tread worn out on inner edge and rest of tread down to 2.5mm. [Pirelli P6000 215/55 X R16W]

SRS Warning light on.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 118,457 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 106,892 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 106,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear seat belt stalk surround cover missing.

Fail 7 Sep 2009 97,297 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 97,297 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 85,429 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 85,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 75,791 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 64,018 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 55,924 miles

n/s/r tyre worn very low on outer edge,on 1mm.

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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W818 EKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,200cc 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 W818 EKJ, 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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W818 EKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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