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W216 WBV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,871 mi
Last recorded82,871 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW216 WBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2013 82,871 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

distorsion to offside and nearside front brake discs

Pass 3 Apr 2012 79,181 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 74,598 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 69,020 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 63,716 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 56,321 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 46,491 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 37,705 miles

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

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

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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W216 WBV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W216 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 W216 WBV registered?

W216 WBV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W216 WBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W216 WBV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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