MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,925 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Has a fluid leak. (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also has cuts & less than 3.0mm tread remaining. ()
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Has a large hole underneath but not less than 30cm from mounts. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Has 3 nails in it & multiple cuts, also has less than 3.0mm tread remaining. ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Has a fluid leak. (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also has cuts & less than 3.0mm tread remaining. ()
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Has a large hole underneath but not less than 30cm from mounts. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Has 3 nails in it & multiple cuts, also has less than 3.0mm tread remaining. ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
very slight play in the nearside front lower suspension ball joint
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight movement in both the front anti-roll/ tie bar bushs
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside front tyre wearing on both the edges
slight movement in both the front anti-roll/ tie bar bushs
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges
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W912 VGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W912 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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W912 VGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 March 2000.
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