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X662 VLS

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,077 mi
Last recorded50,077 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX662 VLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 50,077 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 50,076 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 May 2011 49,793 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 49,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 49,277 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 46,273 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 46,273 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2009 43,817 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 43,817 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 42,071 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 41,013 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 40,992 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 37,689 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 37,682 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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X662 VLS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X662 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 X662 VLS registered?

X662 VLS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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