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W429 WEU

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,196 mi
Last recorded138,196 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW429 WEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2012 138,196 miles

Both front antiroll bar "D" bushes, worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs, worn and pitted.

Some rust on metal brake pipes, may require attention soon.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 138,196 miles

Both front antiroll bar "D" bushes, worn.

Rear brake discs, worn and pitted.

Some rust on metal brake pipes, may require attention soon.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 131,053 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 110,983 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2009 110,983 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 96,076 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 81,239 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 66,214 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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W429 WEU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W429 WEU, 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 W429 WEU registered?

W429 WEU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W429 WEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W429 WEU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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