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W971 DGF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,213 mi
Last recorded119,213 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 DGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 119,213 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 115,172 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 115,167 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 110,958 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 110,958 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 105,029 miles

slight corrosion on nearside front jacking point

Pass 24 Apr 2018 100,567 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 100,512 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 96,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 96,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 91,698 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 91,584 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 86,720 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 86,720 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 82,455 miles

wiper scratches on windscreen

Pass 24 Apr 2013 78,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

wear on the inside of nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2012 74,816 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 70,507 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,375 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 48,782 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cracks & small split on inside edge of offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,419 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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W971 DGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W971 DGF, 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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W971 DGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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