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ExpiredMileage
155,126 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front radiator support bar damaged.
Front under trays & arch liners missing.
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion under headlight. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by spring. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush barrel bush. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear has spare fitted, same size tyre.
Nearside Rear sill has damage.
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush barrel bush. (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak engine.
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear arches both corroded.
Rear exhaust heat shield corroded & fixings adrift.
Rear suspension arms (all) bushes deteriorated.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing. (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (6.1.D.1a)
Front radiator support bar damaged.
Front under trays & arch liners missing.
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion under headlight. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by spring. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush barrel bush. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear has spare fitted, same size tyre.
Nearside Rear sill has damage.
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush barrel bush. (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak engine.
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear arches both corroded.
Rear exhaust heat shield corroded & fixings adrift.
Rear suspension arms (all) bushes deteriorated.
Corrosion behind n/s/f head lamp.
Corrosion on wings and body.
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)
Front under trays missing.
Fuel stain n/s/r behind plastic panel.
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad clip fitted incorrectly
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear prop joint worn.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working Mirror blinker (1.4.A.2c)
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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Does not light up. (5.4.2)
Corrosion behind n/s/f head lamp.
Corrosion on wings and body.
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)
Front under trays missing.
Fuel stain n/s/r behind plastic panel.
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad clip fitted incorrectly
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear prop joint worn.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside front tyre wereing outside edge
nearside rear chasis has signs od rust
offside rear chasis has signs of rust
offside rear light has bad earth problem
slight oil leak round rear Axle
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion to underside of vehicle.
damage to nearside rear outer sill.
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion to underside of vehicle.
damage to nearside rear outer sill.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
o/s inner side not working
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
o/s inner side not working
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
srs light on
n/s/f tyre cut but not showing cord
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre cut but not showing cord
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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W909 VLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 W909 VLB, 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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W909 VLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 April 2000.
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