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W412 VKL

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

199,864 mi
Last recorded199,864 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW412 VKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 199,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

inner sill/jacking point has corrosion (hole) but not within 30cm of any jacking points

undearneath has slight corrosion all over

windscreen has slight scrathes all over but not affecting drivers view of road

Fail 12 Apr 2014 321,650 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

inner sill/jacking point has corrosion (hole) but not within 30cm of any jacking points

undearneath has slight corrosion all over

windscreen has slight scrathes all over but not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 19 Apr 2013 184,387 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 163,853 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 147,282 miles

Advanced surface corrosion nsf floorpan

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 147,278 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Advanced surface corrosion nsf floorpan

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 142,806 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 142,806 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre is scuffed on the inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2008 135,956 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 135,956 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2007 127,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs lipped

rear no plate starting to seperate.

Pass 17 Nov 2007 127,173 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs lipped

rear no plate starting to seperate.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 116,870 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 116,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W412 VKL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 W412 VKL, 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 W412 VKL registered?

W412 VKL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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