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V596 MGC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,327 mi
Last recorded145,327 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV596 MGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 145,327 miles

Front Bonnet cable detached

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both sill's corroded General underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2020 141,113 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroding,including front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both weak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet pull damaged(cable detached)

Fail 17 Sep 2020

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected upper spring mount,corroded and torn away from the body (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroding,including front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both weak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet pull damaged(cable detached)

mileage not displayed

Pass 20 Sep 2019 134,791 miles

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 134,791 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 124,807 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 123,460 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODING

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

HEADLAMP LENSES STARTING TO FADE/DETERIORATE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGE

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 121,520 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODING

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 118,808 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS FRONT MOUNTING BUSHES STARTING TO WEAR/DETERIORATE

FRONT FOG LAMPS NOT WORKING

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 9 Mar 2015 115,169 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

exhaust rear silencer box corroding

front fog lamps not working

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 111,013 miles

both front tyres wearing off on inner edges - o/s possibly close to ply/cords - advise to be replaced & front wheel alignment checked

front fog lamps not working

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

unable to visually check brake pads

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 111,013 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing off on inner edges - o/s possibly close to ply/cords - advise to be replaced & front wheel alignment checked

front fog lamps not working

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

unable to visually check brake pads

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 107,234 miles

front tyres wearing off on both edges

o/s/f fog lamp not working

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

unable to visually check rear brake pads

Pass 6 Mar 2012 102,855 miles

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

slight play in both front anti-roll bar links

slight play in both front wheel bearings

unable to visually check brake pads

Pass 8 Mar 2011 98,949 miles

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

Fail 8 Mar 2011 98,949 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2010 94,298 miles

front brake discs worn & pads low

o/s/f fog lamp not working

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2009 89,820 miles

front brake discs wearing

front fog lamps not working

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

Fail 2 Mar 2009 89,820 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs wearing

front fog lamps not working

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2008 88,736 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 72,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 72,336 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 60,225 miles

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

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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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V596 MGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V596 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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V596 MGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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