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VIG 1314

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,099 mi
Last recorded70,099 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIG 1314
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 70,099 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 69,510 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 68,912 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 67,747 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to various parts of chasss (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 67,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to various parts of chasss (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 65,158 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 65,158 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 65,097 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 64,079 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front fog lights not working

Pass 23 Feb 2018 62,747 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

main run brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 8 Mar 2017 61,181 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2016 59,717 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 57,157 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Mar 2015

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 53,264 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2013 50,172 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 49,479 miles

both rear tyres approaching limit

Pass 23 Feb 2011 48,759 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 48,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 47,485 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,545 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 40,390 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,277 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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VIG 1314 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VIG 1314, 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 VIG 1314 registered?

VIG 1314 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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