MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,067 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
over sills fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Front 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
body sill covers fitted
front floors/jacking points corroded and holed
front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
leveling bracket heavily corroded
rear metal brake pipes corroded
rear subframe heavily corroded
undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wings corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear levelling device bracket corroding
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes at rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across sub frame corroding (1.1.11 (c))
over sills fitted
under trays fitted
body sill covers fitted
f/r metal brake pipes corroding
front jacking points heavily corroded
headlamps condition
oil leak
rear coil springs heavily corroded
subframe and all rear suspension components heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Flexi brake hose started to perish
Offside Rear Flexi brake hose started to perish
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens frosted (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Flexi brake hose started to perish
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens frosted (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Flexi brake hose started to perish
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f valance damaged
Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f valance damaged
body sill covers fitted
headlights condition
metal brake pipes corroding
slight oil leak
body sill cover is fitted
front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
n/s front anti roll bar link slight play
oil leak
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
body sill cover is fitted
front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
n/s front anti roll bar link slight play
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in steering mechanism
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight play in steering mechanism
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
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V343 MGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 V343 MGU, 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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V343 MGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 February 2000.
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