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W174 VLC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

152,370 mi
Last recorded152,370 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 VLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2020 152,370 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

advise all rear suspension components coroded

advise nsr sidewall badley deteriorated

advise osf inner tyre sidewall badley deyeriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2019 149,108 miles

Both sides rear floor corroded and holed

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both are faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight blow and corrosion at centre of exhaust

Pass 10 Jul 2018 147,548 miles

Nearside Rear boot floor excessively corroded and holed

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear boot floor excessively corroded and holed

Fail 9 Jul 2018 147,548 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear boot floor excessively corroded and holed

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear boot floor excessively corroded and holed

Pass 17 Jul 2017 145,265 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

borderline pass to nsr floor heavily corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2017 145,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

borderline pass to nsr floor heavily corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 141,734 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 141,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 137,651 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 137,651 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 127,528 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 127,528 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 115,656 miles

front wishbone bushes slight movement

rear brake pipes corroded

srs light on

Fail 28 Jan 2013 115,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wishbone bushes slight movement

rear brake pipes corroded

srs light on

Pass 22 Feb 2012 109,497 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 109,497 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 104,512 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 95,111 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

non genuine fuel cap fitted

non genuine servo pipe fitted

rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2009 95,111 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

non genuine fuel cap fitted

non genuine servo pipe fitted

rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2008 86,764 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 86,762 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 77,444 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 77,279 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 63,258 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 63,258 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 58,283 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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W174 VLC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 W174 VLC, 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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W174 VLC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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