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2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

173,236 mi
Last recorded173,236 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX728 WSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2016 173,236 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking pipe in nearside front inner wheelarch (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer wheelarch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by spring seat (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wheelarch (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all pipes at rear (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheelarch close to excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 162,771 miles

cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear of offside sill corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2015 16,266 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear of offside sill corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 150,386 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 150,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

brake assist warning lamp on

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear inner sills and lower wheelarches corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 137,739 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside outer sill corroded

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2013 137,569 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside outer sill corroded

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2013 137,483 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 119,655 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 113,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

advise n/s/r tyre uneven wear

Fail 27 Oct 2011 113,595 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

advise n/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 26 Oct 2010 101,211 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise rear fuel pipe corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2010 101,211 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise rear fuel pipe corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2009 91,117 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 91,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 86,043 miles

advise engine covers fitted

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 31 Oct 2008 86,043 miles

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

advise engine covers fitted

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2007 81,125 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 81,125 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 69,377 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 69,377 miles

Nearside Front Upper Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside O2 sensor secure but mounted low in exhaust downpipe

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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X728 WSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 X728 WSG, 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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X728 WSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 November 2000.

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