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X116 VSG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,576 mi
Last recorded157,576 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX116 VSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 157,576 miles

Both headlamps are deteriorating which is starting to affect the light output.

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 134,519 miles

Hole in offside rear boot floor

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

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

Rear exhaust silance weak

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 27 Jul 2013 134,519 miles

Hole in offside rear boot floor

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear exhaust silance weak

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2012 126,500 miles

Engine oil level was slightly low, topped up

Pass 7 Oct 2011 118,269 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside front fog light not working

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

Sill covers fitted, unable to check all prescribed areas

Fail 6 Oct 2011 118,269 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside front fog light not working

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

Sill covers fitted, unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 11 Oct 2010 109,916 miles

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

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

all rear brake and suspension pipes showwing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2009 100,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 80,191 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2007 70,266 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 70,266 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 57,792 miles

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

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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X116 VSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X116 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 X116 VSG registered?

X116 VSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 September 2000.

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