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W879 SLH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

32,380 mi
Last recorded32,380 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW879 SLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 32,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre dated 1982 .. 41yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged still provides view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 32,373 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre dated 1982 .. 41yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged still provides view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 32,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 32,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 31,729 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 30,312 miles

Offside Front tyre deep cut to sidewall( infacing)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 29,193 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 29,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 28,486 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 28,486 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 27,789 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

damage to o/s of rear bumper

Fail 3 Dec 2009 27,789 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

damage to o/s of rear bumper

Fail 11 Dec 2008 27,331 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear bumper and body damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2008 27,331 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear bumper and body damaged

Pass 28 Dec 2007 26,348 miles

o/s/r bumper repair

rear brake disc slightly pitted

rear registration plate condition?

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2006 25,069 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 22,491 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 22,491 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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W879 SLH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W879 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 W879 SLH registered?

W879 SLH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 August 2000.

Is W879 SLH safe to buy?

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