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W672 VGC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,600 mi
Last recorded153,600 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW672 VGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 153,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 149,233 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 149,233 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 143,207 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 143,207 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 132,434 miles

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

both front lower ball joints slight play.

front brake pads starting to get low.

fuel pipes corroded.

injector number one leaking compression.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 120,664 miles

link rod to self leveling pot broken

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

rear exhuast pipe cracked & leaking slightly

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2009 106,067 miles

offside & nearside rear subframe front bushes deteriorated & worn

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 11 Feb 2009 106,067 miles

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

front brake pads very low

nearside & offside front tyres very worn on inne r edge

offside & nearside rear subframe front bushes deteriorated & worn

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 13 Feb 2008 93,726 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine covers missing

offside & nearside rear subframe front bushes starting to separate

offside & nearside rear tyre treads 2mm ( limit 1.6mm)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight play in nearside & offside front lower ball joints

Pass 13 Feb 2008 93,726 miles

engine covers missing

offside & nearside rear subframe front bushes starting to separate

offside & nearside rear tyre treads 2mm ( limit 1.6mm)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight play in nearside & offside front lower ball joints

Pass 16 Feb 2007 81,427 miles

play in nearside front anti roll bar link

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 11 Feb 2006 67,978 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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W672 VGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W672 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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W672 VGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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