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X979 WRG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,224 mi
Last recorded103,224 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 WRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 103,224 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 101,923 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 24 May 2019 101,060 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 100,248 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 100,134 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 98,805 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 97,205 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 97,120 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 95,640 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise n/s/f corr behind light

advise n/s/r tyre side wall cracked

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 95,639 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise n/s/f corr behind light

advise n/s/r tyre side wall cracked

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 93,275 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 88,671 miles

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 6 Jun 2012 83,922 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 83,918 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 77,615 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 71,342 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 66,527 miles

o/s/r tyre worn thin inside edge

Fail 28 May 2009 66,516 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre worn thin inside edge

Pass 29 May 2008 61,880 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 57,677 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 52,466 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 52,466 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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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X979 WRG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,800cc 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 X979 WRG, 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 X979 WRG registered?

X979 WRG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 October 2000.

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