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V872 MNP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

227,440 mi
Last recorded227,440 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV872 MNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 227,440 miles

Nearside Front headlight lense faded

Offside Front headlight lense faded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Rear subframe securing chassis mounts corroded

n/s and o/s inner sills and n/s/front and o/s/front spring hangers have been repaired and unable to check due to be covered with sealer and underseal

rear diff/axle leaking oil

slight engine oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2018 227,412 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor section next to chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlight lense faded

Offside Front headlight lense faded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Rear subframe securing chassis mounts corroded

n/s and o/s inner sills and n/s/front and o/s/front spring hangers have been repaired and unable to check due to be covered with sealer and underseal

rear diff/axle leaking oil

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2017 221,950 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 221,920 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside sill panel corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

screen cracked but not in drivers veiw

Pass 31 Oct 2016 214,647 miles

Nearside Front floor/sill corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front floor corroded and holed

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 207,696 miles

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

both front sill's corroded and have holes but not within 30cm of any component mounting points

Fail 26 Oct 2015 207,695 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both front sill's corroded and have holes but not within 30cm of any component mounting points

Pass 16 Oct 2014 199,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 195,501 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 185,304 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2013 185,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front jacking points badly corroded, advise repair soon so as to not affect the inner bodywork

front wiper starting to tear

Pass 9 May 2012 175,103 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 May 2012 175,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2011 164,846 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 157,704 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 147,293 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 139,580 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 139,579 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2007 132,562 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 121,354 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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V872 MNP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V872 MNP, 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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V872 MNP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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