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X417 VTW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,905 mi
Last recorded74,905 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX417 VTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 74,905 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 74,875 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 66,063 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring slightly cracked (3.4.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 58,757 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 48,992 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 35,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

exhaust bracket broken but still supported

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 6 Nov 2012 26,857 miles

Back box exhaust mount starting to come away from back box.

Fail 6 Nov 2012 26,843 miles

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

Back box exhaust mount starting to come away from back box.

N/S/F tyre balding on inner edge.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 18,465 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 18,465 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 16,958 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 15,895 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 15,504 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 13,565 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 11,944 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 9,774 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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X417 VTW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 X417 VTW, 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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X417 VTW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 October 2000.

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