MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust generally coroded.clamping/joint areas badly coroded (BORDERLINE PASS).heat shield between rear silencer and body coming adrift.
park brake slow to release after application.both front metal brake pipes coroded/pitted (BORDERLINE PASS!).
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front 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)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
exhaust generally coroded.clamping/joint areas badly coroded (BORDERLINE PASS).heat shield between rear silencer and body coming adrift.
park brake slow to release after application.both front metal brake pipes coroded/pitted (BORDERLINE PASS!).
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V143 BFE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 V143 BFE, 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 V143 BFE registered?
V143 BFE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 January 2000.
Is V143 BFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for V143 BFE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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