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V385 SVY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,112 mi
Last recorded63,112 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV385 SVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 63,112 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 63,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 42,165 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 42,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 57,090 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 57,082 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 53,504 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 53,504 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 51,059 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 49,326 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 47,052 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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V385 SVY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V385 SVY, 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 V385 SVY registered?

V385 SVY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V385 SVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V385 SVY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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