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W949 RGU

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,169 mi
Last recorded156,169 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW949 RGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 156,169 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 146,983 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre inner and outter edge wearing

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 26 May 2009 133,794 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 130,887 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 124,163 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 124,154 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W949 RGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W949 RGU, 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 W949 RGU registered?

W949 RGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W949 RGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W949 RGU shows 6 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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