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W959 PDC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

136,146 mi
Last recorded136,146 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW959 PDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 136,146 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2013 136,039 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2013 136,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2012 133,273 miles

advance play in front drop link bushes

fuel pipe corroded at rear

rear brake discs corroded -- slight judder on brake pedal

rear subframe mounting bushes deteriorated

rear suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2012 133,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear discs heavily corroded

rear suspension load leveling suspension pipes corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2011 131,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust corroding

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Feb 2011 131,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroding

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 31 Jan 2011 131,429 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

fuel tank corroding

offside front wing damaged

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear suspension piping corroding

various points of corrosion to rear of vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2010 123,233 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 113,505 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 105,063 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 105,063 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 92,457 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 82,317 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 82,317 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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W959 PDC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 W959 PDC, 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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W959 PDC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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