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W808 EGF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,899 mi
Last recorded162,899 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW808 EGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 162,899 miles

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

both rear brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Fail 12 Jul 2013 162,897 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

both rear brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Fail 24 Jun 2013 161,338 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 150,791 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Jun 2012 150,767 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 150,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre stop lamp not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 140,393 miles

deisel leak possible bad ? (undertray wet )

exhaust rusty

front discs badly worn

headlamps poor

r/n/s worn to 3.5mm and worn at outer edge

r/o/s badly worn at outer edge

rear discs badly worn

Pass 19 May 2010 129,730 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 129,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 May 2009 121,701 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 111,479 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 100,319 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 100,319 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 88,299 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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W808 EGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 W808 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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W808 EGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W808 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W808 EGF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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