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W840 SLH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,645 mi
Last recorded72,645 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW840 SLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 72,645 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 72,645 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 62,184 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 57,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2008 53,381 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 50,024 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 46,143 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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W840 SLH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W840 SLH, 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 W840 SLH registered?

W840 SLH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W840 SLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W840 SLH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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