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W188 GAG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,373 mi
Last recorded122,373 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 GAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 122,373 miles
Pass 18 May 2015

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 90,884 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Sill covers fitted, preventing inspection of sills

wiper blade torn.

Fail 19 Jun 2013 90,883 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Sill covers fitted, preventing inspection of sills

wiper blade torn.

Pass 15 May 2012 89,062 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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W188 GAG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W188 GAG, 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 W188 GAG registered?

W188 GAG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 April 2000.

Is W188 GAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W188 GAG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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