MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,761 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
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
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
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
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
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
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
high level brake light not working
slight chips to windscreen
slight corrosion to exhaust system
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
exhaust system starting to corrode
high level brake light not working
slight chips to windscreen
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
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
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
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
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
high level brake light/reflector inop
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
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
non obligatory lamp insecure/defective
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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