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W704 YFC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,006 mi
Last recorded119,006 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW704 YFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 119,006 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 115,200 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 115,200 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 111,779 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 107,830 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 173,539 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 104,060 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 104,060 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 99,749 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 99,749 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 93,675 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 88,386 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 88,386 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 May 2006 82,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 May 2006 82,133 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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W704 YFC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W704 YFC, 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 W704 YFC registered?

W704 YFC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W704 YFC safe to buy?

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