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X131 WVW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,913 mi
Last recorded164,913 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX131 WVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 164,913 miles

n/s floor front jacking point starting to rust

o/s front jacking point and floor rusted

Fail 30 May 2017 164,905 miles

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

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

n/s floor front jacking point starting to rust

o/s front jacking point and floor rusted

Pass 16 Jun 2016 154,676 miles

headlight lenses deteriorating

o/s front jacking point inner sill rusted

Fail 7 Jun 2016 154,760 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

headlight lenses deteriorating

o/s front jacking point inner sill rusted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 143,165 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 130,039 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 115,412 miles

coil springs starting to corrode

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Nov 2011 96,671 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Some corrosion to rear floor and rear subframe.

Fail 22 Nov 2011 96,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Some corrosion to rear floor and rear subframe.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 92,430 miles

Rear No. plate soon require replacement.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 87,439 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 87,437 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 82,670 miles

both rear indicators discoloured

engine oily

offside rear tyre close to limit

water damage rear no plate

Pass 22 Nov 2007 74,855 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 74,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear indicators discoloured

offside front tyre getting low on edges

oil leak turbo aera

undertray fitted

water damage rear no plate

Pass 4 Dec 2006 66,234 miles

Play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 13 Dec 2005 60,415 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 60,415 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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X131 WVW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X131 WVW, 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 X131 WVW registered?

X131 WVW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 December 2000.

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