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W717 WGF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,646 mi
Last recorded179,646 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW717 WGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 179,646 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 179,646 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 170,260 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 160,084 miles

nearside rear sill corroded

unable to fully inspect condition of underside of vehicle structure or condition of brake pipes due to heavy coating of waxoil and greese

Fail 1 May 2014 160,084 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

nearside rear sill corroded

unable to fully inspect condition of underside of vehicle structure or condition of brake pipes due to heavy coating of waxoil and greese

Pass 17 May 2011 154,273 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 248,274 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2009 154,627 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 144,723 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 138,666 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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W717 WGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W717 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 W717 WGF registered?

W717 WGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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