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V461 ESL

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,799 mi
Last recorded195,799 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV461 ESL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 195,799 miles

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

near side front fog lamp not working

Fail 17 Aug 2010 195,744 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near side front fog lamp not working

Pass 15 Apr 2008 171,839 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

drivers mirror deteriorated

front undertray broken at offside

nearside front fog light not working

uneven wear on both front tyres

Fail 10 Apr 2008 171,839 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

drivers mirror deteriorated

front undertray broken at offside

nearside front fog light not working

uneven wear on both front tyres

Fail 26 Feb 2008 171,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2007 153,355 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 153,355 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 136,461 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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V461 ESL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V461 ESL, 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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V461 ESL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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