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W789 EGF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,176 mi
Last recorded82,176 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW789 EGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 82,176 miles

corrosion forming on rear floor pan o/s

Pass 3 Nov 2014 81,507 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front and rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 80,938 miles

slight corrosion to offside rear innersill and chassis rails

Fail 14 Oct 2013 80,935 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion to offside rear innersill and chassis rails

Fail 8 Oct 2012 80,384 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 80,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 79,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion forming on inner sill panels

Pass 30 Sep 2010 78,774 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 78,176 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear shock boddies corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2008 71,497 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2007 64,296 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edge and close to limit

offside rear tyre cut on inner edge

slight play in offside rear lower wishbone bush

Pass 14 Jul 2006 57,226 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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W789 EGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W789 EGF, 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 W789 EGF registered?

W789 EGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 July 2000.

Is W789 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W789 EGF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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