MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,892 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
fuel pipe split
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 ()
fuel pipe spliting
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
under body & componants showing light corrosion
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
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
srs light on
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
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
airbag light on
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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