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W118 WGW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

163,060 mi
Last recorded163,060 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 WGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 163,060 miles

both front head lamps hazy

front brake pads worn very low - discs worn and lipped

Fail 10 Dec 2019 163,059 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front head lamps hazy

front brake pads worn very low - discs worn and lipped

Pass 7 Dec 2018 160,378 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front side mirror damage

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp washer leaking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

various body damage

Fail 5 Dec 2018 160,374 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front headlamps hazy

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front side mirror damage

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp washer leaking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

various body damage

Pass 12 Dec 2017 157,995 miles

All four shock weak

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

various body damage

Fail 7 Dec 2017 157,929 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four shock weak

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

various body damage

Pass 24 Nov 2016 154,950 miles

Nearside Front head lamp hazey

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Nearside Rear outer side light not working

Nearside door mirror damage

Offside Front head lamp hazey

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 15 Dec 2015 152,496 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 152,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced hazey (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced hazey (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe disconnected (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 149,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 146,397 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 146,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 143,495 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 139,675 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 139,675 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 136,085 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front bottom ball joint slight play

nearside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 136,085 miles

nearside front bottom ball joint slight play

nearside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2009 127,184 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 118,258 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 118,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 109,500 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 109,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 100,972 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 100,972 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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W118 WGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W118 WGW, 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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W118 WGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 July 2000.

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