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V451 GLM

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,769 mi
Last recorded135,769 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV451 GLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 135,769 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 131,844 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 127,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 31 May 2011 121,590 miles

o/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge cut in the tread

Fail 31 May 2011 121,590 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge cut in the tread

Pass 8 Dec 2010 118,871 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 118,871 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 116,118 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 116,118 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 106,749 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 103,412 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 28 May 2008 97,111 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 97,111 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 91,590 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 85,443 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 85,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 79,625 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 79,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 71,799 miles

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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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V451 GLM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V451 GLM, 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 V451 GLM registered?

V451 GLM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V451 GLM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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