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V972 ELW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,056 mi
Last recorded129,056 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV972 ELW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 129,056 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer wall is badly deteriorated but there is no sign of cords exposure.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 124,066 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

near side rear tyre in poor condation

Fail 18 Nov 2010 124,066 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

near side rear tyre in poor condation

Fail 23 Sep 2009

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 113,027 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 99,739 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 90,480 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 74,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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V972 ELW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V972 ELW, 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 V972 ELW registered?

V972 ELW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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