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W709 VEC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

204,849 mi
Last recorded204,849 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW709 VEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 204,849 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 204,849 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 183,781 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 160,657 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 139,706 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 139,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 115,987 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 93,663 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 77,780 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 69,223 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 58,617 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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W709 VEC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W709 VEC, 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 W709 VEC registered?

W709 VEC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W709 VEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W709 VEC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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