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W837 ALA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,789 mi
Last recorded105,789 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW837 ALA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2025 105,789 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

surface corrosion an al rear suspension components

Pass 22 Dec 2023 105,324 miles

gearbox oil leak

rear diff seeping oil

underside of vehicle has age related corrosion

Fail 20 Dec 2023 105,315 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

gearbox oil leak

rear diff seeping oil

underside of vehicle has age related corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2022 104,801 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 104,194 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 103,712 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 103,195 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 100,727 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 98,461 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 94,612 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 91,899 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2014 87,602 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 81,556 miles
Pass 4 May 2011
Fail 26 Apr 2011

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2010 63,540 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 63,537 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 55,268 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 51,222 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 45,822 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 46,285 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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W837 ALA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W837 ALA, 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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What year was W837 ALA registered?

W837 ALA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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