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W442 VLB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,382 mi
Last recorded155,382 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW442 VLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 155,382 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 152,988 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 148,854 miles

Front Upper windscreen damage out of zoneA

Pass 14 Sep 2016 142,139 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Upper screen cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 135,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 tyres worn inside edge

Pass 15 Sep 2014 129,823 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 129,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 118,701 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 107,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 107,826 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 101,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 101,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 96,170 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 90,370 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 83,906 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 77,197 miles

Rear 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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W442 VLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W442 VLB, 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 W442 VLB registered?

W442 VLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W442 VLB safe to buy?

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