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VDY 1

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

44,221 mi
Last recorded44,221 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDY 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 44,221 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 43,608 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 41,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fog Lamp Not working

Pass 4 Oct 2021 38,910 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 34,730 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides starting to perish 215/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight transmission fluid leak

Pass 30 Sep 2019 27,729 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 23,975 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 21,223 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 20,628 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 19,470 miles

Front tyres are deteriorating

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 19,470 miles

Front tyres are deteriorating

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 17,786 miles

All tyres are slightly perished and cracking.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 16,759 miles

Under trays fitted obscurring vision of various components.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 14,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 14,877 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 12,571 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 10,013 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 8,832 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 8,191 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 6,965 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 6,009 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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VDY 1 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VDY 1, 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 VDY 1 registered?

VDY 1 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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