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W983 WKH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,323 mi
Last recorded142,323 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW983 WKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 142,323 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 142,304 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Alloy damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 138,375 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 138,373 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 132,759 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 129,105 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 123,775 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 116,507 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 110,030 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2014 103,531 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 98,464 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 92,418 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 79,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 72,152 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing at its outer shoulder

Fail 21 May 2010 72,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing at its outer shoulder

Pass 18 May 2009 59,972 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 50,928 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 45,643 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 40,515 miles

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

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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W983 WKH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W983 WKH, 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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W983 WKH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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