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V268 JCY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,724 mi
Last recorded113,724 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV268 JCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 113,724 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 113,724 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 97,986 miles

front upper subframe corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2013 97,906 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front upper subframe corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2011 80,221 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 80,221 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 71,285 miles

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

advise o/s/f lower ball joint rubber housing split

advise traction warning light on (bas/asr)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 67,342 miles

slight oil leak on rear diff

Fail 8 Jan 2009 67,342 miles

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

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 7 Jan 2008 60,561 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 52,231 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 44,260 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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V268 JCY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V268 JCY, 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 V268 JCY registered?

V268 JCY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V268 JCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V268 JCY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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