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W472 BVW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

81,487 mi
Last recorded81,487 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW472 BVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 81,487 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 80,836 miles

engine oil leak

front registration plate is deteriorated

rear subframe is corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2023 79,451 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 79,451 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 78,211 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 77,298 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 76,827 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 74,772 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 72,108 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 72,108 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 69,912 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 68,116 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 66,209 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 64,267 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 62,179 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,950 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 56,830 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 53,001 miles

Small cut in nearside rear tyre ouyer wall.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 49,811 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 46,230 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 40,786 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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W472 BVW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W472 BVW, 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 W472 BVW registered?

W472 BVW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W472 BVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W472 BVW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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