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W602 VCD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,648 mi
Last recorded172,648 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW602 VCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 172,648 miles

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

o/s/r boot floor corroded badly

Fail 17 Mar 2012 172,648 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/r boot floor corroded badly

Pass 9 Mar 2011 165,506 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 152,798 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

S.R.S Warning lamp on

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2009 152,753 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

S.R.S Warning lamp on

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2008 138,799 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

S.R.S Warning lamp on

Pass 6 Jun 2008 131,851 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 116,608 miles

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

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

rear travelling box/shoot fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2006 105,653 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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W602 VCD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 3,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W602 VCD, 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 W602 VCD registered?

W602 VCD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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