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V440 BRP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,692 mi
Last recorded99,692 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV440 BRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 99,692 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside+nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 97,391 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 95,123 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 91,501 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 87,275 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 82,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 82,453 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,408 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 75,179 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 67,778 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 67,736 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 61,543 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 61,543 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,392 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 50,032 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 44,111 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,901 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,005 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 35,641 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 33,227 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 30,220 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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V440 BRP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V440 BRP, 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 V440 BRP registered?

V440 BRP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V440 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V440 BRP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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