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W427 DGU

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,315 mi
Last recorded163,315 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW427 DGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 163,315 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion and offside front floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 156,016 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 156,016 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 149,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front nearside and offside jacking point corroded

general corrosion under corrosion

nearside front spring upper mount corroded

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 16 Jul 2014 140,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 132,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Wing damage

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

Under vehicle slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2009 125,879 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 117,292 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 117,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 110,680 miles

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

rear off side door handle broken

Pass 13 Dec 2006 101,919 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2006 98,623 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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W427 DGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W427 DGU, 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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W427 DGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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