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W473 WFG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,899 mi
Last recorded116,899 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 WFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 116,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front fog lights not working

nearside front jacking point excessively corroded but not in the prescribed area

Pass 27 Jan 2018 109,230 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 109,131 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 102,853 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 102,853 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 80,565 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 11 Feb 2015 64,114 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 63,789 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 62,440 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 62,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamp washers inoperative (standard headlamps fitted)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 60,177 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 57,538 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 53,543 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 50,672 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 48,075 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,181 miles

front/rear number plates has no supplying outlet address and honeycomb back ground

Pass 14 Feb 2007 42,978 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 38,576 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 WFG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WFG, 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 WFG registered?

W473 WFG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W473 WFG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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