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W923 EKJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,714 mi
Last recorded160,714 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW923 EKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 160,714 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all four brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box corroding

rear wiper split

slight corrosion in boot, not near prescribed area

unable to test rear seats and belts due to vehicle being full

Fail 30 Jan 2016 160,714 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all four brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust box corroding

rear wiper split

slight corrosion in boot, not near prescribed area

unable to test rear seats and belts due to vehicle being full

Pass 8 Oct 2014 135,245 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 135,245 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 124,121 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)

advise middle exhaust box has corrosion

rear seat belts not tested as vehicle fully loaded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 118,474 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 111,830 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre poor inner edge

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes corrorded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 106,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks

Fail 1 Oct 2010 106,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leaks

Fail 6 Oct 2009 96,069 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 96,069 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 87,110 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

small leak of oil from engine bay area driping from under cover

Pass 5 Nov 2007 77,329 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 66,442 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 61,279 miles

offside front tyre generally worn on inner edge

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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W923 EKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 W923 EKJ, 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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W923 EKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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