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W668 WUG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

216,709 mi
Last recorded216,709 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW668 WUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 216,709 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 207,348 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 196,922 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 186,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 186,208 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 175,122 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to boot floor

Pass 24 Aug 2010 164,549 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s/f wheel has slight damage

slight corosion to general structure of vehicle

slight damage to o/s/f tyre

small hole caused by corosion [non structural]

Pass 26 Aug 2009 142,135 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

one bulb off in centre brake lamp.

Fail 21 Aug 2009 141,582 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres are wearing unevenly on their outer edges.

one bulb off in centre brake lamp.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 126,707 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM. Baffles inside the two cat' converters and the middle silencer are loose and rattling, and the two clamps have split. The exhaust is not blowing and is not dangerous at the moment so does not fail the M.O.T.

Pass 18 Aug 2007 116,437 miles

CENTRE SILENCER CORRODING.SLIGHT EDGING ON FRONT TYRES

Pass 17 Aug 2006 101,771 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 101,771 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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W668 WUG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W668 WUG, 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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W668 WUG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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