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V457 ELB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

161,534 mi
Last recorded161,534 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV457 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2020 161,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wing/wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer/Inner Sill corroded. Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing corroded. Sharp edge. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wing/wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 157,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 157,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 151,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Rear Silencer) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 151,203 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Rear Silencer) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 146,970 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded and has slight seepage (2.3.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 143,021 miles

nearside front jacking point corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 20 Sep 2016 143,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (8.1.1)

nearside front jacking point corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 22 Sep 2015 137,459 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 137,459 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 130,114 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2013 119,111 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 119,111 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 105,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 92,516 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 86,187 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 77,195 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 70,254 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 70,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 63,030 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 63,030 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 60,987 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 55,614 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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V457 ELB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V457 ELB, 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 V457 ELB registered?

V457 ELB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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