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W979 RGH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,880 mi
Last recorded138,880 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 RGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 138,880 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 138,481 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 130,059 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 130,059 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 133,483 miles

ADVISE [ front pads and rear pads .

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 133,483 miles

ADVISE [ front pads and rear pads .

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 131,483 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 129,948 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 129,948 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 127,458 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 127,458 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 123,606 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 123,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 113,338 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 113,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 96,727 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 96,727 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 83,186 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 83,186 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 67,763 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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W979 RGH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W979 RGH, 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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W979 RGH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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