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11 VXX

1999 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

79,519 mi
Last recorded79,519 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz E107,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 VXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 79,519 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion - vehicle has some underbody corrosion, typically on some suspension components including coil springs and shock absorbers.

Pass 20 Jun 2025 79,157 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear differential has a light misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front subframe corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 78,554 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front wiper smearing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 78,007 miles

Both number plates taped on.

Central exhaust box casing has corrosion.

Offside Rear boot floor has corrosion.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 77,322 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 76,704 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened can only see it from engine bay. Undertrays fitted. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroded in general.

Pass 8 Jul 2020 76,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust box corroded

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 15 May 2019 75,017 miles

Exhaust system outer casing corroded

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak

Undertray fitted

Fail 14 May 2019 75,010 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust system outer casing corroded

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak

Undertray fitted

Pass 15 May 2018 73,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front fog lights n/w

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 9 May 2017 72,003 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front fog light n/w

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded both rear,in lower cups (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 70,660 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Exhaust centre box casing corroded.

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

Nearside Front fog light inop.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 May 2016 70,658 miles

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating both. (3.7.B.3)

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Exhaust centre box casing corroded.

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

Nearside Front fog light inop.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2015 69,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust centre box outer casing corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s headlight only just passed mot beam pattern test.

Pass 14 May 2014 67,663 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2014 67,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2013 65,434 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front subframe rusty

Fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 11 May 2012 63,056 miles

Exhaust centre silencer outer casing deteriorated.

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

Pass 25 May 2011 60,998 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 60,997 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 May 2010 58,971 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 56,705 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 52,914 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 46,187 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 41,707 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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11 VXX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 107,166 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 11 VXX, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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11 VXX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 June 1999.

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