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W281 RGW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,458 mi
Last recorded66,458 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 RGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2013 66,458 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 62,552 miles

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 20 Jul 2011 60,967 miles

dents to n/s front wing

f/o/s fog light not working

oil just above minimum

Pass 7 Jul 2010 55,443 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 49,252 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 44,407 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 36,476 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 30,896 miles

Nearside Front 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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W281 RGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 W281 RGW, 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 W281 RGW registered?

W281 RGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W281 RGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W281 RGW shows 8 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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