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W231 VLB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,892 mi
Last recorded136,892 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 VLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 136,892 miles

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

Oil leak ()

fuel pipe split

Pass 27 Oct 2016 127,216 miles

both rear tyres perished

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged by fuel filter (7.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on iner

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 119,649 miles

fuel pipe spliting

Fail 26 Oct 2015 119,649 miles

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

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

fuel pipe spliting

Pass 12 Nov 2014 115,076 miles

under body & componants showing light corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2013 112,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsf head light chiped

slight play nsf steering linkage

slight wear rear discs

Pass 12 Nov 2012 108,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

srs light on

Fail 5 Nov 2012 10,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

srs light on

Pass 4 Nov 2011 105,923 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

airbag light on

Pass 14 Oct 2010 102,149 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 98,460 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 98,440 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 88,476 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 80,228 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 71,557 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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W231 VLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W231 VLB, 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 W231 VLB registered?

W231 VLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W231 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W231 VLB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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