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X214 VPA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,028 mi
Last recorded159,028 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX214 VPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 159,028 miles

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

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

both rear tyres getting low on tread

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 4 Nov 2011 155,076 miles

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

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

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

slight play in o/s/f iner rack joint

Pass 30 Nov 2010 145,630 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 132,631 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear number plate started to fade

Fail 29 Sep 2009 132,631 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear number plate started to fade

Pass 3 Oct 2008 121,224 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 121,224 miles

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine has mifire

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear exhaust heat shield is adrift

Pass 4 Dec 2006 112,546 miles

n/s/f worn inner and outer edge

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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X214 VPA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 X214 VPA, 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 X214 VPA registered?

X214 VPA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 December 2000.

Is X214 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X214 VPA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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