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W481 MVV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,628 mi
Last recorded125,628 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 MVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2024 125,628 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/End sill into wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point/Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/End sill into wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen stone chip

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pickup ring rubbing on sensor (1.6 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Rear Lower Both quarters/boot floor slightly corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 119,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underside surface corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2021 116,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 116,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 114,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 113,393 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 107,815 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 104,879 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 100,615 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view broken on swivel joint (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 2 Jul 2015 96,141 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 96,027 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 90,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 86,881 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 80,879 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 75,528 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 75,526 miles

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

suspension components corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2010 71,465 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 65,137 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 65,104 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 60,657 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 54,777 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 54,777 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre on wear bars .

Offside rear tyre worn low close to wear bars .

Pass 27 Jun 2006 49,671 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 49,671 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Hand brake / foot pedal rubber missing .

Offside front tyre cut on outer side wall.// no cords showing .

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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W481 MVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W481 MVV, 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 W481 MVV registered?

W481 MVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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