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V496 NEX

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,426 mi
Last recorded95,426 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV496 NEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 95,426 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 90,574 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 86,464 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Side skirts fitted

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 86,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Side skirts fitted

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 80,634 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 73,752 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

neededs oil spraying

Fail 9 Feb 2011 73,752 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

neededs oil spraying

Pass 19 Feb 2010 69,351 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 62,712 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 59,437 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 52,809 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 52,808 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 44,545 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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V496 NEX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V496 NEX, 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 V496 NEX registered?

V496 NEX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V496 NEX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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