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W779 AEP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,104 mi
Last recorded54,104 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW779 AEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 54,104 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 42,866 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 35,586 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 35,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 34,300 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

frt exhaust bracket broken

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2018 33,244 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers outer casing slight corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2017 31,631 miles

both rear shock absorbers outer casing corroded

o/s/r brake disc surface corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2016 30,153 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 29,858 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Centre Front exhaust bracket snapped

Front tyres cracking

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cross member (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 29,858 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Front exhaust bracket snapped

Front tyres cracking

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cross member (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 29,187 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 26,880 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 25,169 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 21,386 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 21,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 19,897 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 17,881 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 16,817 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 14,880 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 13,903 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 12,053 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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W779 AEP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W779 AEP, 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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W779 AEP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W779 AEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W779 AEP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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