MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,056 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside rear tyre outer wall is badly deteriorated but there is no sign of cords exposure.
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
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
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)
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)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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.
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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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V972 ELW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 January 2000.
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