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W571 VDA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,261 mi
Last recorded120,261 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW571 VDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 120,261 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 98,304 miles

front pads low

n/s front coil spring in poor condition

play in front wheelbearings

poor beam pattern from n/s front headlamp

rear section of exhaust in poor condition

rear tyres on limit of 1.6mm

Pass 10 May 2011 87,255 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 80,273 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 80,273 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 72,366 miles

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

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2009 72,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2008 64,072 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 56,886 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 49,603 miles

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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W571 VDA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W571 VDA, 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 W571 VDA registered?

W571 VDA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W571 VDA safe to buy?

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