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V46 SVY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,017 mi
Last recorded140,017 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV46 SVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 140,017 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight corrosion near o/s rear

Fail 17 Sep 2015 140,017 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight corrosion near o/s rear

Pass 11 Sep 2014 138,188 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 138,188 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 135,817 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 125,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 125,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 115,852 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2010 94,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 94,945 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 87,547 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 81,557 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 155,329 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 115,522 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 78,284 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 78,265 miles

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

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

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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V46 SVY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V46 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 V46 SVY registered?

V46 SVY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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