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W131 VTG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,192 mi
Last recorded116,192 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 VTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 116,192 miles

front arb bushes slightly worn

offside front tyre worn uneven

rear diff oil leak

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 14 Oct 2009 107,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 17 Oct 2008 98,280 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear has a slight oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2008 98,280 miles

rear has a slight oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2007 97,609 miles

engine oil leak

front brake pads wearing thin

neasrside front wheel binding slightly

Fail 25 Oct 2007 97,609 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

front brake pads wearing thin

neasrside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2006 87,625 miles

ADVISE REAR / FRONT No PLATES

ADVISE REAR SIDE LIGHT INBOARD INOPERATIVE O/S

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 75,728 miles

ADVISE FRONT WIPER

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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W131 VTG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,379cc 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 W131 VTG, 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 W131 VTG registered?

W131 VTG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is W131 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W131 VTG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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