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V602 GBU

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,188 mi
Last recorded129,188 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV602 GBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 129,188 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 129,188 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 127,839 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 123,312 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 123,312 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 114,002 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2018 114,002 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 99,490 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 84,092 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 80,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 80,726 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 76,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 76,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 70,565 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 70,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 63,580 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 56,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 56,825 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 50,274 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 41,883 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 33,355 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 23,436 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 23,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 21,122 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

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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V602 GBU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V602 GBU, 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 V602 GBU registered?

V602 GBU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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