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W158 VGH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,713 mi
Last recorded144,713 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 VGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 144,713 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 232,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside ()

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 25 Oct 2019 228,566 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror head (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 228,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point on underside excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 221,439 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 221,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 215,751 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 212,217 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 206,963 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 206,963 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 199,876 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 193,382 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 188,252 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 113,003 miles

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

front discs lipped

nearside rear door do not open from inside

nearside rear tyre side wall has a cut

Fail 8 Dec 2011 113,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front discs lipped

nearside rear door do not open from inside

nearside rear tyre side wall has a cut

Fail 21 Jan 2011 100,614 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

slight damping on power steering pipes and front plastic undertray has oil init reccomend further investigation

Pass 2 Jan 2010 94,371 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 85,749 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

digs in nearside front tyre

remove sticker from offside windscreen[on nearside seat]

under trays

Pass 22 Jan 2008 75,087 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 66,212 miles

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

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

under trays

Pass 23 Jan 2006 59,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W158 VGH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W158 VGH, 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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W158 VGH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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