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W744 VRD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

212,741 mi
Last recorded212,741 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW744 VRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 212,741 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 204,252 miles

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2015 204,252 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2015 200,818 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 193,581 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

rear diffoil leaking

Fail 21 Jul 2014 193,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

rear diffoil leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2013 185,857 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 179,278 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 179,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 172,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 152,131 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 150,407 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 150,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 136,209 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 136,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2007 119,595 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2007 119,595 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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W744 VRD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W744 VRD, 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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W744 VRD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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