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V515 MAU

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,322 mi
Last recorded140,322 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV515 MAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 140,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2015 140,288 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor/sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor/sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail section (7.1.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

bonnet pull broken

plastic cover restrict view of areas underneath and to the side

Fail 28 Feb 2014 134,194 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 134,194 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 129,488 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 129,488 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 121,002 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 114,136 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 114,136 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 106,101 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 102,590 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 102,590 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 97,500 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 91,675 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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V515 MAU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc 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 V515 MAU, 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 V515 MAU registered?

V515 MAU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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