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X112 VSG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

194,513 mi
Last recorded194,513 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX112 VSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 194,513 miles

ALL WHEEL ARCHES STARING CORRODED

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 6 Sep 2016 194,513 miles

ALL WHEEL ARCHES STARING CORRODED

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 166,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 132,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 132,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 104,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2013 104,328 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 102,031 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front, brake low warning wire incorrectly routed.

Rear diff input seal leaking.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 102,031 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front, brake low warning wire incorrectly routed.

Rear diff input seal leaking.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 100,522 miles

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

n/sf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2010 99,236 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 99,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 94,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 85,593 miles

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

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)

nearside front & rear fog lamps inoperative,causing malfuction lamp to appear on facia panel.

Fail 20 Aug 2008 85,593 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

nearside front & rear fog lamps inoperative,causing malfuction lamp to appear on facia panel.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 73,288 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 64,847 miles

new set of number plates fitted by double sided tape,over plates fitted to vehicle,(suspect non standard digits & numbers on plates fitted to body).

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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X112 VSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This 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 X112 VSG, 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 X112 VSG registered?

X112 VSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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