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X148 VSG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,741 mi
Last recorded93,741 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX148 VSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2017 93,741 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 88,231 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front fog light not working

Fail 10 Nov 2015 88,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front fog light not working

Pass 23 May 2014 82,738 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 May 2014 82,699 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 77,923 miles

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

Offside front tyre has a worn inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2012 75,500 miles

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

offside front tyre has a worn inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2011 72,792 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 72,789 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 70,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 70,567 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 69,072 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 66,394 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 58,791 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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X148 VSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X148 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 X148 VSG registered?

X148 VSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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