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V742 DPB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,339 mi
Last recorded78,339 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV742 DPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 78,339 miles

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))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 78,315 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 78,300 miles

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 78,153 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 78,017 miles

Front Wiper blade split / smears

Rear Brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2015 75,821 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 75,821 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 73,974 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front and offside front tyres cracking on outer wall

Fail 11 Jun 2014 73,974 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 72,041 miles

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.

Pass 22 May 2012 70,544 miles

Front tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 68,503 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 64,519 miles

nearside rear dorr wont open from outside but opens from inside vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2009 61,028 miles

high level stop light not working

Fail 1 Jun 2009 61,028 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

high level stop light not working

Pass 29 May 2008 58,047 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 54,331 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 47,616 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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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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V742 DPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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