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W947 EAB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,218 mi
Last recorded116,218 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW947 EAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 116,218 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 188,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter missing split (2.4.G.4e)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

back axle oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2015 181,088 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust box rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 181,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust box rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 160,443 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear back box slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2014 160,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear back box slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 142,223 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 134,520 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear link broken

Fail 30 May 2012 134,412 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear link broken

Pass 16 Jun 2011 126,434 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 121,791 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 116,793 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 111,790 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 107,768 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 107,768 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 92,483 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 92,483 miles

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

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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W947 EAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W947 EAB, 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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W947 EAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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