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V179 NGD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

132,337 mi
Last recorded132,337 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 NGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 132,337 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

All suspension pipes corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 127,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2022 126,245 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 1 Feb 2022 126,241 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jan 2021 123,902 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 120,644 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 115,053 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 109,632 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 104,335 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 104,331 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 99,075 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)

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 99,074 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 94,872 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 90,695 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 86,549 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 86,549 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 81,339 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 77,066 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 68,494 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 64,185 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 64,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 55,860 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 50,206 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 50,206 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 43,587 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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V179 NGD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V179 NGD, 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 V179 NGD registered?

V179 NGD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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