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V343 MGU

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,067 mi
Last recorded161,067 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV343 MGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 161,067 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 157,791 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 157,517 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 155,788 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 151,877 miles

Nearside Rear Flexi brake hose started to perish

Offside Rear Flexi brake hose started to perish

Fail 12 Oct 2017 151,877 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 147,694 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

o/s/f valance damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2016 147,694 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 140,986 miles

body sill covers fitted

headlights condition

metal brake pipes corroding

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 132,838 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 132,823 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 124,656 miles

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

slight play in steering mechanism

Fail 4 Jan 2014 124,656 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 116,533 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 106,566 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 94,395 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 94,395 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 84,779 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 72,548 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 72,548 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 62,682 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 52,647 miles

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

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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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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