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W874 SLH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,283 mi
Last recorded175,283 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW874 SLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 175,283 miles

damage to n/s/f of vehicle

n/s/f+o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

wheel arches corroding n/s/f+o/sf

Fail 14 Jul 2011 175,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

damage to n/s/f of vehicle

n/s/f+o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

wheel arches corroding n/s/f+o/sf

Pass 8 Jul 2010 151,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

damage to n/s/f wing

engine light stays on

Pass 18 Jul 2009 129,282 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 129,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 100,208 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 76,260 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 76,070 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 61,193 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 61,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W874 SLH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W874 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 W874 SLH registered?

W874 SLH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W874 SLH safe to buy?

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