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V459 BRP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,698 mi
Last recorded146,698 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV459 BRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 146,698 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 146,698 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front wings holed and taped

Pass 15 Nov 2010 127,871 miles

near side+off side rear brake pipes corroded

near side+off side sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2010 127,866 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

near side+off side rear brake pipes corroded

near side+off side sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2010 111,525 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 101,766 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 101,766 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 May 2009 93,410 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 93,410 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 80,048 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 77,611 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 70,134 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 70,116 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 63,335 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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V459 BRP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V459 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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V459 BRP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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