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W149 WEF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,580 mi
Last recorded125,580 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 WEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 125,580 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 122,157 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 113,234 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 113,224 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 98,921 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 86,671 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 86,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

rear wiper blade not clearing screen properly

Pass 22 Nov 2005 69,117 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 69,117 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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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W149 WEF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W149 WEF, 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 W149 WEF registered?

W149 WEF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W149 WEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W149 WEF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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