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V931 AVV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,641 mi
Last recorded165,641 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV931 AVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 165,641 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 165,596 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 158,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 148,914 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 142,464 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 142,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 129,529 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 129,525 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 118,765 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 118,764 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 103,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 103,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 90,160 miles

both front tyres close to limit (inner edges)

nearside wing rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2008 90,160 miles

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

both front tyres close to limit (inner edges)

nearside wing rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2007 76,428 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust system rusty

Fuel lines severely corroded at rear

Long parking brake travel

Suspension pipes rusting at rear

Pass 19 Jul 2006 59,777 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyre treads on limit

some imbalance on rear foot brake

Fail 8 Dec 2005 52,515 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front + rear discs worn

advise front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2005 52,515 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front + rear discs worn

advise front tyres worn on edges

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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V931 AVV 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 61.1%.

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 V931 AVV, 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 V931 AVV registered?

V931 AVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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