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W869 DAB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,207 mi
Last recorded126,207 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW869 DAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 126,207 miles

center and rear exhaust boxes corroded

center rear stop lamp 905 working

front and rear wheel arches corroding

front to rear metal brake and suspension pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r lower quarter panel corroded through

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

sill covers fitted

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Fail 25 Apr 2013 126,137 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

center and rear exhaust boxes corroded

center exhaust bracket in poor condition

center rear stop lamp 905 working

front and rear wheel arches corroding

front to rear metal brake and suspension pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r lower quarter panel corroded through

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

sill covers fitted

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight wear in steering rack mounts

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Fail 10 Mar 2013 125,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

both rear wheel arches corroding

exhaust system in poor condition (corroded and rattling

n/s/f roadwheel slightly distorted on inner edge

n/s/f wing corroding

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s headlamp aim on lower limit

o/s/r tyre worn low (2mm) and bald on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

srs light on

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 1 Sep 2011 117,570 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 94,385 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 94,385 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 79,352 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 79,350 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 78,345 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)

oil leak from oil cooler

Fail 16 Jun 2008 78,345 miles

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

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)

oil leak from oil cooler

Pass 5 Jun 2007 69,692 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 61,403 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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W869 DAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W869 DAB, 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 W869 DAB registered?

W869 DAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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