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V311 KNY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,844 mi
Last recorded127,844 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV311 KNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 127,844 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 127,591 miles

Floor not fully secure Boot side wells (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion hydraulic suspension pipes.

Fail 22 Nov 2019 127,591 miles

Floor not fully secure Boot side wells (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion hydraulic suspension pipes.

Pass 19 Nov 2018 121,679 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security below headlamp. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear suspension pipe corroded at nearside front wheel arch.

Pass 24 Nov 2017 117,485 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened wheel arch. (2.4.D.3)

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)

Offside inner wing badly corroded behind headlamp.

Fail 10 Nov 2017 117,362 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened wheel arch. (2.4.D.3)

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)

Offside inner wing badly corroded behind headlamp.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 113,645 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 110,450 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 110,450 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust silencer (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 101,779 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2014 101,769 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on edges. offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,275 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 94,936 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 92,960 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 89,080 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 84,774 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 84,774 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 78,112 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 72,419 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 69,183 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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V311 KNY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V311 KNY, 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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V311 KNY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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