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W237 VEL

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

143,006 mi
Last recorded143,006 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW237 VEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 143,006 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 143,006 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 130,647 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 130,606 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 118,486 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 118,486 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 104,965 miles

NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN.

Fail 3 Sep 2011 104,965 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 87,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 87,105 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 82,360 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 82,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 78,128 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 75,074 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 70,646 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 70,601 miles

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.

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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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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What year was W237 VEL registered?

W237 VEL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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