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W473 CWX

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,584 mi
Last recorded122,584 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 CWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 122,584 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 119,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 119,231 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 105,757 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 105,731 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light on

Pass 6 Jan 2014 99,385 miles

engine light on

Fail 6 Jan 2014 99,382 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 24 Jan 2013 92,641 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 90,379 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 85,749 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 82,706 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 77,423 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 77,423 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 71,643 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 65,858 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 57,769 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 49,792 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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W473 CWX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W473 CWX, 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 W473 CWX registered?

W473 CWX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 July 2000.

Is W473 CWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W473 CWX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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