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W954 PLK

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

160,886 mi
Last recorded160,886 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW954 PLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 160,886 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 160,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 151,126 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All Four Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 17 May 2017 151,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Possible Lower Arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All Four Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 135,613 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 135,614 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 131,455 miles

rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2015 131,453 miles

Nearside Front 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)

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 124,483 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 115,509 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 105,771 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 105,771 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 105,413 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 98,145 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 98,145 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 85,897 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 25 Jun 2009 74,715 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 28,826 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 28,826 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 64,524 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 57,733 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 57,733 miles

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

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

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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W954 PLK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W954 PLK, 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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W954 PLK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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