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V173 DLY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,864 mi
Last recorded156,864 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 DLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 156,864 miles

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 146,964 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 136,189 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 127,817 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 127,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 119,451 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 110,395 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 99,278 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 99,278 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 90,615 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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V173 DLY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V173 DLY, 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 V173 DLY registered?

V173 DLY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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