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W901 SLH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,782 mi
Last recorded103,782 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW901 SLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 103,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 96,273 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 88,771 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 82,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 78,582 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 78,582 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2020 70,084 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 52,314 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 51,799 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened suspension arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 51,212 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened pressed steel arm is bent (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 50,553 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 49,109 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 46,924 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 43,690 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 42,047 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 42,047 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 40,326 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 38,843 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 36,339 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 34,809 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 33,037 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 29,461 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)

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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W901 SLH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W901 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W901 SLH?

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What year was W901 SLH registered?

W901 SLH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 August 2000.

Is W901 SLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W901 SLH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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