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W187 VGH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,010 mi
Last recorded95,010 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW187 VGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 95,010 miles

air bag light on

o/s/f tyre started to wear on inner shoulder

Pass 4 Feb 2009 81,678 miles

Front discs lipped

SRS light on

Slight play in Neardside wheel bearing

Fail 3 Feb 2009 81,678 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front discs lipped

SRS light on

Slight play in Neardside wheel bearing

Fail 31 Aug 2007 64,911 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 64,911 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 58,743 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 55,158 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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W187 VGH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 W187 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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What year was W187 VGH registered?

W187 VGH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W187 VGH safe to buy?

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