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V36 GNS

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,585 mi
Last recorded150,585 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV36 GNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 150,585 miles

all four shock absorbers slight dampness

metal fuel pipes near the limit for corrosion

rear metal brake pipes on the limit for corrosion advise replacing

slight corrosion on front metal brake pipes

suspect front crossmember corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2012 150,585 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four shock absorbers slight dampness

metal fuel pipes near the limit for corrosion

rear metal brake pipes on the limit for corrosion advise replacing

slight corrosion on front metal brake pipes

suspect front crossmember corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2011 144,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all rear metal brake pipes near the limit for corrosion

front crossmember corroded - cannot inspect properly due to cover

ns rear seat belt not tested due to child seat

Fail 19 Sep 2011 144,042 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all rear metal brake pipes near the limit for corrosion

front crossmember corroded - cannot inspect properly due to cover

ns rear seat belt not tested due to child seat

Pass 16 Sep 2010 133,080 miles

N/S/R seat-belt not tested due to child seat.

The washers require slight adjustment and the wiper blade is slightly starting to streak the windscreen.

both rear shock absorbers slight dampness

front metal brake pipes near the limit for corrosion

os headlight glass damp

rear metal brake pipes near the limit for corrosion

slight leak from fuel filter

Fail 16 Sep 2010 133,080 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear shock absorbers slight dampness

front metal brake pipes near the limit for corrosion

os headlight glass damp

rear metal brake pipes near the limit for corrosion

slight leak from fuel filter

Pass 2 Sep 2009 119,711 miles

Slight corrosion on all the metal brake pipes.

Slight play in the N/S/F track rod end.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 119,697 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight corrosion on all the metal brake pipes.

Slight play in the N/S/F track rod end.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 115,621 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 115,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 103,568 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 103,562 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 1 Sep 2006 93,945 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 93,941 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 73,225 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 73,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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V36 GNS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V36 GNS, 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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V36 GNS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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