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W241 VGH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,761 mi
Last recorded154,761 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW241 VGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2018 154,761 miles

Emissions not tested not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above diff (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both metal pipes coming off flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 142,602 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 127,817 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s chassis leg corroded (5.2.6)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2016 127,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s o/s front sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s chassis leg corroded (5.2.6)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2015 115,308 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 115,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2014 106,162 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system starting to corrode

high level brake light not working

slight damage to n/s/r lamp lens

Fail 20 Mar 2014 106,160 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system starting to corrode

high level brake light not working

slight damage to n/s/r lamp lens

Pass 21 Mar 2013 100,531 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light not working

slight chips to windscreen

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 21 Mar 2013 100,531 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light not working

slight chips to windscreen

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 26 Mar 2012 94,926 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

high level brake light not working

slight chips to windscreen

Fail 26 Mar 2012 94,926 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust system starting to corrode

high level brake light not working

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 24 Mar 2011 89,335 miles

Oil leak

exhaust starting to corrode

n/s/f wheel arch starting to corrode

no high level stop light

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and wearing close to limit

slight play n/s top ball joint

slight wear front brake discs

small chips to screen

Pass 9 Mar 2010 82,642 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

high level brake light/reflector inop

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Fail 8 Mar 2010 82,641 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

high level brake light/reflector inop

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 12 Mar 2009 75,154 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

high level brake light/reflector inop

Pass 9 Apr 2008 69,549 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

high level reflector/brake light fitted inop

Pass 4 Apr 2007 63,107 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 63,107 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 53,082 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Fail 4 Apr 2006 53,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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W241 VGH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W241 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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W241 VGH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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