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W975 MGM

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,686 mi
Last recorded141,686 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW975 MGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 141,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/s/f floor corroded outside prescribed area.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2023 141,677 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/s/f floor corroded outside prescribed area.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 139,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/s/f floor/sill corroded outside prescribed area.

Plastic covers prevent full inspection of some testable items.

Fail 6 May 2022 139,719 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/s/f floor corroded outside prescribed area.

Outer sill panels have plastic covers, unable to carry out full inspection.

Pass 15 Apr 2021 134,925 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Apr 2021 134,925 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2020 131,894 miles

N/s/f and o/s/f floor corroded outside prescribed areas.Plastic covers prevent full inspection.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 131,883 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/s/f and o/s/f floor corroded outside prescribed areas.Plastic covers prevent full inspection.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 121,614 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 121,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 105,684 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 105,682 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 102,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 102,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 97,807 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 92,527 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 90,677 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 87,842 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 83,296 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 137,581 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 125,946 miles

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

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

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

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

cover sills fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2008 104,019 miles

stone chips in windscreen

the center exhaust silencer is rusted to excess

the offside front metal brake pipe is rusting

the offside rear chassis is rusting

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers and under trays

Pass 21 Aug 2007 85,581 miles

stone chips in windscreen

the offside rear chassis is rusting

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers and under trays

Pass 15 Aug 2006 64,962 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic covers over door sill and under vehicle

Fail 15 Aug 2006 64,962 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic covers over door sill and under vehicle

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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W975 MGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W975 MGM, 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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W975 MGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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