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W471 UTF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,067 mi
Last recorded104,067 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW471 UTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2011 104,067 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front discs look worn

offside front fog light not working

Pass 22 Jan 2010 95,845 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly worn

n/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm) and outer sidewall slightly worn

o/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm)

very slight lift in n/s/f suspension lower balljoint

Pass 13 Mar 2009 90,185 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 81,222 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 71,841 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 61,297 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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W471 UTF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol 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 W471 UTF, 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 W471 UTF registered?

W471 UTF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W471 UTF safe to buy?

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