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W83 VCD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

234,509 mi
Last recorded234,509 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW83 VCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 234,509 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 234,509 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 234,339 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 234,329 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2016 231,320 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 228,778 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front jacking point corroded

Fail 29 May 2015 228,773 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front jacking point corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 228,396 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2014 228,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 225,858 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 223,960 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 214,918 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 206,791 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 206,898 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 190,460 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 190,460 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 182,411 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 182,411 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 May 2007 170,744 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 159,055 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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W83 VCD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W83 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 W83 VCD registered?

W83 VCD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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