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V166 HBJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,953 mi
Last recorded127,953 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 HBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 127,953 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 127,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 111,654 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 104,791 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 104,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 97,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 96,745 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 93,295 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 89,408 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 82,412 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

osf inner rack arm has end float

Pass 11 Jan 2011 75,293 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front inner brake pads appear low

o/s/r tyre uneven wear and close to limit

Pass 12 Jan 2010 69,421 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2009 61,581 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2008 55,926 miles

both rear brake disc quite corroded on both inner and outer edges

Fail 7 Jan 2008 55,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2007 48,356 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 48,356 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

O/S washer jet partially blocked

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2006 42,487 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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V166 HBJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V166 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 V166 HBJ registered?

V166 HBJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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