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V591 MGC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

261,737 mi
Last recorded261,737 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV591 MGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 261,737 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 256,012 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Mar 2024 256,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2023 248,120 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 248,117 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 239,625 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes at rear floor pan corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess suspension pipes at rear floor pan corroding (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 239,623 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front number plate delaminated affecting inscription (0.1 (d))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front coil spring upper mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes at rear floor pan corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess suspension pipes at rear floor pan corroding (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 235,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes along floor pan corroding at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside headlamp dip and main beam lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess suspension pipes along floor pan corroding at rear (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 233,183 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material floor pan (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess floor pan (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dipped and main beam lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside front fog lens cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2019 227,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes at nearside rear floor pan corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside dip and main beam lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess suspension pipes at nearside rear floor pan corroding (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 227,394 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear and nearside rear tyre inner tread area to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes at nearside rear floor pan corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside dip and main beam lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess suspension pipes at nearside rear floor pan corroding (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 219,906 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ! On inner edge in places and 6mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ! On inner edge and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ! On inner edge in places and 6mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre size 235/45 WR17 Budget & Conti Mix

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY ! BALD ! On inner edge and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 214,410 miles

nearside front tyre feathered/worn inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2017 214,355 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre feathered/worn inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2016 206,251 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 206,248 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 197,832 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 187,280 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 178,019 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 178,019 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 167,850 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Final drive oil leak

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 167,850 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Final drive oil leak

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 156,903 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 156,903 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 148,696 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Park brake requires adjustment

Pass 6 Apr 2009 139,713 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 139,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 126,794 miles

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

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

Parking brake requires adjusting

Fail 2 Apr 2008 126,658 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake requires adjusting

Slight play in both bsteering rack ball joints

Pass 18 Apr 2007 111,644 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 111,634 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 96,152 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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V591 MGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V591 MGC, 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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V591 MGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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