MOT Status
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78,339 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (4) tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Wiper blade split / smears
Rear Brake discs corroded
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
nearside front and offside front tyres cracking on outer wall
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
nearside front and offside front tyres cracking on outer wall
All four tyres perished and cracked.
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Small areas of body corrosion on vehicle. No corrosion in 10cm of load bearing area.
Front tyres perishing
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
nearside rear dorr wont open from outside but opens from inside vehicle
high level stop light not working
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
high level stop light not working
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V742 DPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 V742 DPB, 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 V742 DPB registered?
V742 DPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 January 2000.
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