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W912 VNW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,549 mi
Last recorded110,549 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW912 VNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 110,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 107,646 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 107,646 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 104,851 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 102,313 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 99,818 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 98,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 97,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 96,119 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 89,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 84,227 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 77,828 miles

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

Offside bracket snapped

Pass 9 Sep 2015 71,452 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 62,210 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 59,564 miles

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

Nearside Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 51,098 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 43,628 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 37,156 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 35,446 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 34,287 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 31,187 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 May 2007 28,312 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 28,092 miles

Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2006 39,534 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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W912 VNW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 VNW, 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 W912 VNW registered?

W912 VNW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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