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X38 VNW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,815 mi
Last recorded117,815 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX38 VNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 117,815 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 117,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 117,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 111,574 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 111,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 110,296 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears-2 of (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 110,296 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears-2 of (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 104,674 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 92,537 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 92,536 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 80,759 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 77,680 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 75,140 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 71,462 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 71,445 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 67,969 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 63,756 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 59,874 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 54,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 51,202 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 48,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 44,354 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 40,221 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 34,764 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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X38 VNW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 X38 VNW, 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 X38 VNW registered?

X38 VNW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X38 VNW safe to buy?

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