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V155 HBJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,513 mi
Last recorded137,513 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV155 HBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2012 137,513 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 116,377 miles

ABS light on dash

ESP light on dash

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 98,836 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 86,522 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 75,293 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 75,293 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 61,435 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres and wheels very nearly rubbing on suspension legs,offside has been

Fail 11 Dec 2007 61,434 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside and nearside front tyres and wheels very nearly rubbing on suspension legs,offside has been

Pass 15 Jan 2007 55,510 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 55,105 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 53,228 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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V155 HBJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V155 HBJ, 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 V155 HBJ registered?

V155 HBJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V155 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V155 HBJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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