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V101 LON

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,411 mi
Last recorded109,411 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV101 LON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 109,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear inc rear of main pipes corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 109,339 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting cup corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes inc rear of main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge boh rear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

diesel smell under bonnet( unable to find a leak using test methods at time of test)

Pass 8 Jan 2020 103,302 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 93,923 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 86,899 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 78,367 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Slight play in o/s front anti roll bar link

Pass 4 Dec 2015 72,483 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 72,483 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 68,078 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 60,994 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 48,583 miles

boot floor under filler neck starting to corrode

Pass 14 Dec 2011 48,058 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 46,847 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 43,325 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 43,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 42,092 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,368 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 39,361 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 34,110 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 29,120 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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V101 LON is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 V101 LON, 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 V101 LON registered?

V101 LON is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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