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W227 WFG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

192,004 mi
Last recorded192,004 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW227 WFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 192,004 miles

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

front pads low

Fail 3 Jul 2013 191,985 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

coolant level low

epc warning light on

front pads low

Pass 4 Jul 2012 175,585 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s inner sills and floor corroded

o/s/r innersill has corrosion that has been covered in filler there fore test as presented

plastic outersill covers fitted

rear exhaust system deteriorated

slight noise fron n/s/r wheel when rotated by hand possibly the backing plate

strong smell of diesel from engine bay some components slightly damp but no leaks

towbar electrical socket damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2012 175,580 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s inner sills and floor corroded

o/s/r innersill has corrosion that has been covered in filler there fore test as presented

plastic outersill covers fitted

rear exhaust system deteriorated

slight noise fron n/s/r wheel when rotated by hand possibly the backing plate

strong smell of diesel from engine bay some components slightly damp but no leaks

towbar electrical socket damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2011 163,164 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs worn

Vehicle showing early signs of corrosion around rear subframe and sills

Pass 6 Jul 2010 145,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear propshaft dounut in poor condition

slight corrosion to offside rear floor

Pass 3 Jul 2009 125,016 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 108,149 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 108,145 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 89,187 miles

front plate starting to fade

Fail 9 Jul 2007 89,182 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front number plate starting to fade

Pass 20 Jun 2006 65,624 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2006 65,624 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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W227 WFG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 W227 WFG, 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 W227 WFG registered?

W227 WFG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 July 2000.

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