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977 DUG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,010 mi
Last recorded90,010 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration977 DUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 90,010 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame mounting bushes (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 90,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame mounting bushes (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 87,645 miles

Floor under back seat Corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 87,645 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Floor under back seat Corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 85,482 miles

advise front subframe corroded and suspension components

advise rear subframe corroded and suspension components

Fail 8 Dec 2023 85,347 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside front floor corroded with in 30cm off suspension and seat mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside front floor corroded with 30cm of suspension and seat mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise front subframe corroded and suspension components

advise rear subframe corroded and suspension components

Pass 7 Dec 2022 84,031 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 84,201 miles

corrosion around both front jacking point

Pass 3 Dec 2020 84,185 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 83,552 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 82,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 81,468 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 80,885 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 79,758 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 77,616 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 75,813 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 75,813 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 74,688 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 72,256 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 69,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 69,571 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 67,275 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 63,689 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 58,545 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 52,159 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 52,159 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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977 DUG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 977 DUG, 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 977 DUG registered?

977 DUG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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