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W905 DGU

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

70,720 mi
Last recorded70,720 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW905 DGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 70,720 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 69,731 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside Corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2024 68,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 67,198 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 65,792 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 64,446 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 63,875 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 62,350 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 62,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 60,931 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 59,741 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 58,558 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 57,415 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 55,570 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 50,668 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 47,850 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 45,013 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 39,926 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 35,030 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 33,295 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 32,103 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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W905 DGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 W905 DGU, 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 W905 DGU registered?

W905 DGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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