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W921 VJH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,441 mi
Last recorded134,441 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW921 VJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 134,441 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

both side front wheel arch outer section slight corrosion

under vehicle surface & component general corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2017 130,947 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 130,947 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 130,133 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 130,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 128,534 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (inner edge bald)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2013 128,534 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (inner edge bald)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2012 122,918 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 122,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 116,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 116,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 111,419 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 111,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 100,274 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 100,274 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 94,338 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 86,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front fog lamp not working

shoulder wear to nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2007 86,351 miles

nearside front fog lamp not working

shoulder wear to nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2006 78,003 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 71,485 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 71,485 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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W921 VJH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W921 VJH, 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 W921 VJH registered?

W921 VJH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 November 2000.

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The MOT history for W921 VJH shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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