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W997 BNA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,984 mi
Last recorded138,984 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW997 BNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 138,984 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective bot sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 138,956 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper stopping middle of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective bot sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 136,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 129,348 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 129,348 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 122,869 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 122,869 miles

Front Side repeater not working both (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 116,826 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 110,476 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 107,367 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 107,358 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 105,406 miles

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

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

o/s/f mudgared insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2012 103,513 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2011 102,059 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 90,424 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 76,183 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 6 Jul 2009 76,183 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2008 61,761 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 48,203 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 39,057 miles

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

front tryes worn from inside

Fail 21 Jun 2005 34,434 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 34,434 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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W997 BNA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W997 BNA, 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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What year was W997 BNA registered?

W997 BNA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 July 2000.

Is W997 BNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W997 BNA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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