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X949 WRH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

120,289 mi
Last recorded120,289 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX949 WRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 120,289 miles

rust and holes to rear of car and boot floor sides

Fail 31 Mar 2026 120,289 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached mid and rear mounts (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rust and holes to rear of car and boot floor sides

Pass 27 Jun 2025 116,849 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 107,847 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 107,847 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 101,342 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 101,342 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust shield lose

Pass 3 Mar 2022 88,742 miles

rust to body and sub frame and under side of car

Fail 3 Mar 2022 88,742 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rust to body and sub frame and under side of car

Pass 8 Jan 2021 81,134 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 67,318 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2018 67,118 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKING BUT NO CORDS SHOWING

Body has slight corrosion ALL ARCHES HEAVILLY CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion UNDER BODY (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 66,810 miles

Body has slight corrosion wings corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

all tyres cracked but no cords exposed

Pass 5 Apr 2016 66,468 miles

All 4 tyres perishing / cracked

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2016 66,468 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

All 4 tyres perishing / cracked

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 65,672 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 65,048 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 65,048 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 64,068 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 62,693 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 61,501 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2011 61,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 60,130 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 May 2010 60,130 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 58,172 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 58,171 miles

Offside Inner Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 58,171 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 55,584 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 55,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2007 54,604 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 52,718 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 50,908 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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X949 WRH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 X949 WRH, 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 X949 WRH registered?

X949 WRH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X949 WRH safe to buy?

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