CarVerify

Free Car Check

W912 VGC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3266cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,925 mi
Last recorded161,925 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW912 VGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2021 161,925 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 152,185 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 142,772 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 142,772 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 121,868 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 121,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 112,315 miles

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)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 112,315 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 111,097 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 109,607 miles

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 105,873 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 100,813 miles

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)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 100,813 miles

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 94,244 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 90,333 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight movement in both the front anti-roll/ tie bar bushs

Fail 6 Nov 2010 90,333 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 83,850 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 79,973 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 75,362 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 69,865 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 69,865 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 61,914 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
Full Mercedes-benz E reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W912 VGC?

You can check the full history of W912 VGC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W912 VGC registered?

W912 VGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W912 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W912 VGC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W912 VGC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W912 VGC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.