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X197 EGW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,068 mi
Last recorded81,068 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX197 EGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 81,068 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Dec 2012 81,068 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 69,200 miles

ENGINE NOISEY

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

ODD WHEEL BOLTS N/S/FRONT WHEEL

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 63,819 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 59,361 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 57,132 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 57,132 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 51,939 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 51,939 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 45,712 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 39,701 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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X197 EGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 X197 EGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X197 EGW registered?

X197 EGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X197 EGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X197 EGW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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