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W972 EKJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

204,514 mi
Last recorded204,514 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW972 EKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 204,514 miles

Nearside Front poor pattern

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

Offside Front headlamp poor pattern

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

Rear suspension valve damp

Fail 15 Apr 2016 204,514 miles

Nearside Front poor pattern

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front headlamp poor pattern

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

Rear suspension valve damp

Pass 15 Apr 2015 197,537 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 180,185 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 166,376 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

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

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

Various brake and suspension pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2013 166,337 miles

Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear silencer rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2012 153,294 miles

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 4 Apr 2012 153,294 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 138,398 miles

rear brake pipes at 'T' junction corroding

rear silencer outer cover deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2011 138,398 miles

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

rear brake pipes at 'T' junction corroding

rear silencer outer cover deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2010 127,100 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 114,390 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 114,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 104,438 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 104,438 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 87,622 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 73,842 miles

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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W972 EKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver 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 W972 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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W972 EKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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