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W181 AVV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

199,042 mi
Last recorded199,042 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 AVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2011 199,042 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r boot floor corroded through not in prescribed area

suspect n/s/r boot floor the same under spare wheel

Pass 13 Aug 2010 188,517 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 173,590 miles

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 15 Aug 2008 159,505 miles

both front tyres wearing on very inner edges

slight corrosion around rear subframe front mounting points

steering seems stiff

Pass 30 May 2007 146,328 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 132,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

nail in offside front tyre

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre on legal limit on centre tread and outer edge

outer sill plastic covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2005 117,643 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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W181 AVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W181 AVV, 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 W181 AVV registered?

W181 AVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W181 AVV safe to buy?

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