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V416 KGX

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,654 mi
Last recorded166,654 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV416 KGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 166,654 miles

Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f floor corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 166,654 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2017 160,977 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 157,741 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 149,006 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 149,006 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 144,584 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s tyres in poor condition

Pass 8 Jan 2014 144,584 miles

n/s tyres in poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2012 136,488 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 136,488 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 133,130 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 128,280 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 113,841 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 103,749 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 103,749 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 95,802 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 95,800 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 87,432 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 78,156 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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V416 KGX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V416 KGX, 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 V416 KGX registered?

V416 KGX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V416 KGX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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