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V120 VKE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,113 mi
Last recorded125,113 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV120 VKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 125,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 121,470 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 118,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face and offside rear inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 114,541 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 109,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 109,308 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 108,834 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge /cracks in side wall

rear discs showing corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2013 108,834 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge /cracks in side wall

rear discs showing corrosion

Fail 28 May 2013 108,818 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 107,449 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 105,202 miles

aigbag malfunction warning light illuminated

brake pipe starting to rot around nearside rear (not weakend seriously)

engine under tray fitted

front wiper starting to smear screen (not affecting drivers view)

fuel pipe starting to rot around nearside rear (not weakend seriously)

nearside front tyre starting to crack slightly with age

Fail 4 Apr 2011 105,193 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

aigbag malfunction warning light illuminated

brake pipe starting to rot around nearside rear (not weakend seriously)

engine under tray fitted

front wiper starting to smear screen (not affecting drivers view)

fuel pipe starting to rot around nearside rear (not weakend seriously)

nearside front tyre starting to crack slightly with age

Pass 7 Apr 2010 103,547 miles

IT AS FITTED SILL COVERS ON BOTH SIDES .

Fail 7 Apr 2010 103,547 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

IT AS FITTED SILL COVERS ON BOTH SIDES .

Pass 4 Feb 2009 102,201 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 97,698 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 90,085 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 82,906 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2006 82,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2006 82,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V120 VKE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V120 VKE, 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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V120 VKE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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