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W498 WFG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,782 mi
Last recorded122,782 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 WFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 122,782 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheelarch slightly corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2014 127,446 miles

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 121,107 miles

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 112,958 miles

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

slight oil leak on rear diff

Fail 16 May 2012 112,958 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 14 Jun 2011 107,168 miles

front to rear at nearside rear brake pipes corroding

rear suspension load valve damp

Pass 7 May 2010 99,571 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 92,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 92,228 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 88,549 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 84,747 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 78,286 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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W498 WFG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W498 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 W498 WFG registered?

W498 WFG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W498 WFG safe to buy?

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