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W698 WGO

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,291 mi
Last recorded135,291 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW698 WGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 135,291 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 134,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 133,239 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 130,895 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 130,895 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 128,487 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 126,603 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 126,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 116,400 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 116,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 107,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear boot well area very corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2010 107,205 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s rear boot well area very corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2009 99,447 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear suspension assy mount bushes poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2008 93,033 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 93,033 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 85,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 85,263 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 73,491 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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W698 WGO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W698 WGO, 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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W698 WGO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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