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W238 DGC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,224 mi
Last recorded125,224 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 DGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2011 125,224 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs corroded

spring mount corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 118,961 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 118,923 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 117,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 111,326 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 104,388 miles

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r & o/s/r brake flexi hoses starting to perish

rear brake pads wearing low

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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W238 DGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 4,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W238 DGC, 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 W238 DGC registered?

W238 DGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 April 2000.

Is W238 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W238 DGC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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