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W273 HFC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

White Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,413 mi
Last recorded174,413 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW273 HFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 174,413 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 174,413 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 164,285 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 164,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 157,665 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jun 2011 146,932 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 135,681 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 126,950 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 119,629 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 118,296 miles

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

oil level low

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 14 May 2007 102,765 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 102,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2006 94,949 miles

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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W273 HFC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W273 HFC, 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 W273 HFC registered?

W273 HFC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 May 2000.

Is W273 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W273 HFC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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