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X102 VRL

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,343 mi
Last recorded104,343 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX102 VRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 104,343 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 96,092 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 93,210 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 10 Dec 2012 93,207 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2011 91,314 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 84,986 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake and suspension pipes corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2010 84,986 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake and suspension pipes corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2009 74,926 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

o/s/front fog lamp not working

Pass 19 Dec 2008 73,128 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components

hydralic suspension oil level low

Fail 19 Dec 2008 73,128 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components

hydralic suspension oil level low

Pass 19 Dec 2007 67,619 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 60,828 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE COORODING ON INNER FACES

Fail 20 Dec 2006 60,828 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE COORODING ON INNER FACES

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 50,700 miles

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

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

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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X102 VRL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,266cc diesel 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 X102 VRL, 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 X102 VRL registered?

X102 VRL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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