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W131 WFG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,516 mi
Last recorded174,516 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 WFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2014 174,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 174,080 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 169,431 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 160,732 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 160,720 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 142,935 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 142,935 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 126,453 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 113,654 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 100,201 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 95,567 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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W131 WFG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W131 WFG, 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 W131 WFG registered?

W131 WFG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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