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X472 WAB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,886 mi
Last recorded171,886 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX472 WAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 171,886 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 171,556 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

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

o/s/f coil spring top mounting been weld repaired??

vehicle underbody/suspension has general corossion!!

Pass 18 Mar 2014 158,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

off side front coil spring mounting been welded and painted whith blach tar

Fail 12 Mar 2014 158,337 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

off side front coil spring

off side front coil spring mounting been welded and painted whith blach tar

Pass 16 Apr 2013 149,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 135,214 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 122,990 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 109,092 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 95,028 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 84,223 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 71,650 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2007 71,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 62,361 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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X472 WAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X472 WAB, 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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X472 WAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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