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W697 WGF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,117 mi
Last recorded102,117 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW697 WGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 102,117 miles

both front tyres worn uneaven on inner edge 2155516 93w

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2011 91,705 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 85,336 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 79,930 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 79,930 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 66,554 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 66,502 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 6 May 2006 54,590 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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W697 WGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 W697 WGF, 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 W697 WGF registered?

W697 WGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W697 WGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W697 WGF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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