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W128 WGW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,002 mi
Last recorded150,002 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW128 WGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 150,002 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 13,836 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 133,713 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 133,713 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 129,837 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 129,837 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 124,585 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 124,584 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 120,998 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 120,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 117,089 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 110,604 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 106,772 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 103,013 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 103,013 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 98,300 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 89,124 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 72,286 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 52,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W128 WGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W128 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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W128 WGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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