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W185 DGU

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

162,721 mi
Last recorded162,721 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 DGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 162,721 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside front and offside front jacking points corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear sub-frame has surface rust

Pass 7 Jun 2019 162,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 162,125 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 160,359 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2017 157,654 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 153,240 miles

Both side front wheel has slight movement

Both side rear inner sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 May 2015 146,920 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 138,679 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 127,892 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

anti slip wearing thin

Pass 2 May 2012 118,418 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

front both sides wheel arch slightly rust

Pass 20 May 2011 111,159 miles

o/s sill slightly crack

o/s/f wheel arch slightly rusted

o/s/r wheel arch slightly rusted

Pass 14 May 2010 102,454 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 94,621 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 86,071 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 77,728 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 70,884 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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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W185 DGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 W185 DGU, 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 W185 DGU registered?

W185 DGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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