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W913 VEN

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,299 mi
Last recorded160,299 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW913 VEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2016 160,299 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both cats u/s

Pass 20 Aug 2015 148,942 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 148,171 miles

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)

corrosion has begun on the body in various places.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 142,048 miles

Centre and rear outer skins corroded.

Drivers door mirror glass deteriorating.

Exhaust blowing in nearside front section nearing limit.

Metal pipes above nearside rear driveshaft, which look to be suspension pipes, very corroded.

Offside front tyre very worn on inner edge and edge of sidewall, cords not visible but may be getting close.

Propshaft rear coupling deteriorating.

Slight play in both front lower swivels.

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Slight play in steering rack offside.

Fail 13 Aug 2013 142,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre and rear outer skins corroded.

Drivers door mirror glass deteriorating.

Exhaust blowing in nearside front section nearing limit.

Metal pipes above nearside rear driveshaft, which look to be suspension pipes, very corroded.

Offside front tyre very worn on inner edge and edge of sidewall, cords not visible but may be getting close.

Propshaft rear coupling deteriorating.

Slight play in both front lower swivels.

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Slight play in steering rack offside.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 133,317 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 130,377 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 130,377 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 124,714 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 107,189 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 88,537 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 64,522 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 64,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 58,072 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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W913 VEN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W913 VEN, 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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W913 VEN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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