MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,006 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
215/55r16
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
brake hoses perished
bulb malfunction light on
coil springs corroded
corrosion underside in places
exhaust system corroded
front and rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition
rear brake discs slightly distorted
slight play in front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
215/55r16
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
bulb malfunction light on
coil springs corroded
corrosion underside in places
exhaust system corroded
front and rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition
slight play in front wheel bearings
215/55r16
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
damage to exterior of car in places
exhaust system damaged
front brake discs worn/lipped (poor condition)
head-light switch worn
offside wing mirror deteriorated
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
215/55r16
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
damage to exterior of car in places
exhaust system damaged
front brake discs worn/lipped (poor condition)
head-light switch worn
offside wing mirror deteriorated
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGES
BULB TELL TALE LIGHT IS ON
THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE UNDER TRAY IS LOOSE
THE FRONT OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW AND THE FRONT DISCS ARE WORN
THE FRONT WIPER BLADE IS IN POOR CONDITION
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGES
BULB TELL TALE LIGHT IS ON
THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE UNDER TRAY IS LOOSE
THE FRONT OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW AND THE FRONT DISCS ARE WORN
THE FRONT WIPER BLADE IS IN POOR CONDITION
NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN.
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGES
NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN.
SCREW IN THE NSF TYRE TREAD
WASHER BOTTLE LEVEL TELL TALE IS ON
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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W237 VEL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 W237 VEL, 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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W237 VEL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.
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