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W171 WBV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,790 mi
Last recorded183,790 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 WBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 183,790 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 168,519 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 168,519 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 154,206 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 141,533 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 127,277 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 106,911 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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W171 WBV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W171 WBV, 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 W171 WBV registered?

W171 WBV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W171 WBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W171 WBV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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