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X661 VLS

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,917 mi
Last recorded139,917 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX661 VLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 139,917 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 113,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 92,394 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 78,210 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 65,686 miles

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp insecure

o/s/r & n/s/f brake back plates corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2010 65,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

n/s/f fog lamp insecure

o/s/r & n/s/f brake back plates corroded

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 58,919 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 58,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 53,142 miles

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

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

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

f/r b/hoses rusty/f/r susp rusty/o/s n /s front tyres worn inner edges MONITOR/rack noisy MONITOR/slight leak front pipe exhaust

Pass 2 Oct 2007 47,100 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

f/r b/hoses rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2006 41,404 miles

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

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

slight det f/r susp r/bushes †f/r b/hoses rusty †light corrosion some b/pipes MONITOR †rack oily MONITOR

Pass 9 Sep 2005 35,694 miles

ALL 4 TYRES WELL DOWN FRONT WORST MONITOR †F/R B/HOSES RUSTY METAL ENDS †E †RACK NOISY MONITOR

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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X661 VLS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X661 VLS, 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 X661 VLS registered?

X661 VLS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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