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W147 WFV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,704 mi
Last recorded85,704 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW147 WFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 85,704 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 85,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 77,408 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

cooling fan warning light on

Pass 29 Nov 2017 69,055 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 69,054 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 60,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 50,311 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 50,306 miles

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

Offside Front fog light inop

exhaust bracket corroded

heat shield loose

Pass 18 Dec 2014 46,904 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 46,862 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 46,848 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2010 46,291 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 44,951 miles

front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2008 43,024 miles

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

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

drivers door mirror slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2007 40,680 miles

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

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

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

front tyres slightly out of shape. slight surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2006 38,187 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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W147 WFV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 W147 WFV, 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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W147 WFV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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