MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,054 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Front fog lights inop
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill to rear wheel arch corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front top spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Asr light on (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Unable to test beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear part of floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Unable to check beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))
Front Fog lights not working
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outersill corroded rear part to wheel arch
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Front spring top mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
BAS/ASR warning light on dash
Nearside Front Corrosion in inner wing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Undertrays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of underside.
Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
BAS/ASR warning light on dash
Nearside Front Corrosion in inner wing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Undertrays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of underside.
front fog light not working
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe (2.4.A.3)
front fog light not working
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
vehicle dry and rusty underneath
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both registration plates slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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V420 GCJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 GCJ, 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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V420 GCJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 January 2000.
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