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V420 GCJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,054 mi
Last recorded82,054 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV420 GCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 82,054 miles

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))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 81,932 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 81,932 miles

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 81,447 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 81,439 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 81,002 miles

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.

Fail 18 Jan 2018 80,994 miles

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.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 80,325 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 80,040 miles

front fog light not working

Fail 19 Jan 2016 80,039 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 79,000 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 79,000 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 77,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle dry and rusty underneath

Pass 15 Jan 2013 76,117 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 75,387 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 75,387 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 74,488 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 74,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 74,296 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 71,911 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 71,908 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 71,227 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 69,414 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 67,608 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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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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