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V952 FWB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

152,751 mi
Last recorded152,751 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV952 FWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 152,751 miles

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

Oil leak ()

heat shield insecure

Fail 3 May 2017 152,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2015 138,787 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 138,787 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 134,271 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

front coil springs corroded

heat sheild loose

offside front tyre cracking

rear coil springs corroded

under tray loose hanging

Fail 26 Jul 2014 134,271 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

front coil springs corroded

heat sheild loose

offside front tyre cracking

rear coil springs corroded

under tray loose hanging

Pass 7 Aug 2013 129,831 miles

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

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

bonet not opening from handel

n/s/ rear tyre outer wall worn

Fail 6 Aug 2013 129,831 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

bonet not opening from handel

n/s/ rear tyre outer wall worn

Pass 11 Aug 2012 125,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 120,602 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

airbag light staying on

Fail 8 Aug 2011 120,577 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

airbag light staying on

Pass 6 Aug 2010 115,460 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 110,310 miles

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

cracking on n/s/r tyre

cracking on o/s/f tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2009 110,307 miles

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

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

cracking on n/s/r tyre

cracking on o/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2008 104,521 miles

1 srs warning light staying on

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 99,656 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 99,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 93,481 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 93,481 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.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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V952 FWB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V952 FWB, 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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V952 FWB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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