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V139 TAW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,040 mi
Last recorded192,040 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV139 TAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 192,040 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 186,963 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/r & o/s/r & n/s/f tyres close to 1-6 need changing soon

no warning lights on dash time of test

Fail 12 Nov 2020 186,963 miles

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

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/r & o/s/r & n/s/f tyres close to 1-6 need changing soon

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 22 Nov 2019 182,181 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills covers fitted

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 4 Oct 2018 179,050 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres inner walls slight damge

no lights on dash time of test

under bonnet plastic covers

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 4 Oct 2018 179,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres inner walls slight damge

no lights on dash time of test

under bonnet plastic covers

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 15 Jun 2017 179,007 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 178,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edges

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on outer edges plus cracking

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge plus cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2014 172,929 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 169,821 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 166,271 miles

o/s/r floor pan in boot corroded

srs light staying on

Fail 14 Jan 2013 166,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r floor pan in boot corroded

srs light staying on

Pass 4 Feb 2012 163,184 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 163,177 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 161,427 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 156,248 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 156,248 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt on n/s/rear and o/s/rear

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some dash digits missing

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 5 Feb 2009 148,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

gearbox electrical plug leaking

o/s mirror repeater cracked

some dash insert function n/w

Pass 6 Feb 2008 137,517 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 123,890 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 111,796 miles

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)

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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V139 TAW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V139 TAW, 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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V139 TAW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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