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978 MWC

2005 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

93,333 mi
Last recorded93,333 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz E96,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration978 MWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 93,333 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 93,333 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 92,585 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 85,208 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 83,898 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 78,763 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 74,224 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 71,254 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 69,961 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,754 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 63,019 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 63,015 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,838 miles

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,351 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 57,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 52,952 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 50,699 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 44,861 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 42,941 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 38,986 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 35,458 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 28,175 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 22,245 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 16,469 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 93,823 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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978 MWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 96,443 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 978 MWC, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 978 MWC registered?

978 MWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is 978 MWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 978 MWC shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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