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V295 EVN

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,231 mi
Last recorded173,231 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV295 EVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 173,231 miles

Nearside Front floor/jacking point corroded

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

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

Offside Front floor/jacking point corroded

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 104,242 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 153,904 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 153,876 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 139,226 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 139,223 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 127,659 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 126,240 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 126,235 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 124,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 119,463 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 119,463 miles

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 115,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 111,678 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 105,669 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 99,870 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 99,867 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 94,780 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 94,780 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 86,130 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 77,238 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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V295 EVN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V295 EVN, 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 V295 EVN registered?

V295 EVN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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