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W865 TLB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,274 mi
Last recorded129,274 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW865 TLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 129,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front inner sill heavily corroded round jacking point area

nearside front jacking point missing

Fail 27 Aug 2013 129,274 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front foglamp broken

nearside front jacking point missing

wiper blade starting to smear

Pass 30 Aug 2012 119,332 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner sill/jacking point excessivly corroded but not within a prescribed area

nearside wing mirror loose

srs light on

Fail 17 Aug 2012 119,085 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner sill/jacking point excessivly corroded but not within a prescribed area

nearside wing mirror loose

srs light on

Pass 22 Aug 2011 104,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 91,403 miles

left front anti roll bar drop link worn will possibly knock over bumps

staining suggests fuel has leaked from left rear

windscreen wiper could be better

Fail 25 Sep 2010 91,403 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

left front anti roll bar drop link worn will possibly knock over bumps

staining suggests fuel has leaked from left rear

windscreen wiper could be better

Pass 9 Jul 2010 89,325 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 89,325 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 81,586 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 71,070 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 63,276 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 57,174 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 48,038 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 48,038 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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W865 TLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W865 TLB, 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 W865 TLB registered?

W865 TLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 April 2000.

Is W865 TLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W865 TLB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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