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W665 VGC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,803 mi
Last recorded187,803 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW665 VGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 187,803 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 187,803 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring cap (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 180,688 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear inner sill to chassis corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2015 180,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

nearside and offside rear inner sill to chassis corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 172,155 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2013 161,204 miles

nearside front light lenz is slight frosted

Fail 6 Feb 2012 145,494 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 145,494 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 125,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 125,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 108,040 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 101,033 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2008 92,213 miles

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

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

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

washers weak

Pass 21 Feb 2007 83,213 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 73,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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W665 VGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W665 VGC, 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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W665 VGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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