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V420 BRP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,672 mi
Last recorded120,672 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV420 BRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 120,672 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 118,728 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 116,179 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 114,089 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 114,089 miles

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

Offside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 111,182 miles

rear centre seat belt stock missing

Fail 12 Dec 2016 111,164 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear centre seat belt stock missing

Pass 14 Dec 2015 109,179 miles

child seat

Fail 14 Dec 2015 109,179 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat

Pass 15 Dec 2014 106,196 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 106,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2013 103,706 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracks inner sidewall

Pass 7 Dec 2012 100,113 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

SRS light stays on

both front tyre slightly worn outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracks inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2012 100,113 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SRS light stays on

both front tyre slightly worn outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracks inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2011 96,996 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 96,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 91,494 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn

Pass 28 Nov 2009 87,938 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 86,261 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 86,261 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 84,568 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 83,138 miles

OSF WHEEL SLIGHT PLAY

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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V420 BRP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,151cc 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 V420 BRP, 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 V420 BRP registered?

V420 BRP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V420 BRP shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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