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W712 WFG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

70,269 mi
Last recorded70,269 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW712 WFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 70,269 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 65,690 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 60,291 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Aug 2020 53,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 46,003 miles

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Aug 2018 34,933 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 22,969 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 11,046 miles

Both steering rack mounting bushes have slight play

Front brake discs are slightly worn and lipped

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre has small cut on inner sidewall and is wearing and cracking on outer shoulder

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Offside rear tyre showing evidence of being driven on whilst under inflated and starting to crack

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 11,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both steering rack mounting bushes have slight play

Front brake discs are slightly worn and lipped

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre has small cut on inner sidewall and is wearing and cracking on outer shoulder

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Offside rear tyre showing evidence of being driven on whilst under inflated and starting to crack

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 10,993 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 10,443 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 10,078 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 9,992 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 9,885 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 9,478 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,582 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 8,400 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 7,204 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 6,941 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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W712 WFG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 W712 WFG, 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 W712 WFG registered?

W712 WFG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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