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V516 NRH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

277,555 mi
Last recorded277,555 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV516 NRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 277,555 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 273,956 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 269,579 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 261,992 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To/From Brake Load Valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 261,992 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To/From Brake Load Valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 255,166 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Rear cant check seat belts or seats. seats folded down

Fail 9 Jan 2018 255,166 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear cant check seat belts or seats. seats folded down

Pass 10 Jan 2017 136,718 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 125,735 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 117,824 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 117,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 104,207 miles

offside rear towing eye has nearby corrosion and poor welding

Fail 9 Jan 2014 104,206 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

offside rear towing eye has nearby corrosion and poor welding

Pass 8 Jan 2013 94,660 miles

both front inner steering arms has slight play

Pass 20 Dec 2011 89,840 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres wearing inner edges

corrosion on rear discs inner surface

Pass 16 Dec 2010 85,189 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 76,748 miles

rear no plate discoloured

Fail 8 Jan 2010 76,748 miles

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

n/s/r disc corroded & suggest physical check on rear pads

rear no plate discoloured

Pass 14 Jan 2009 69,545 miles

rear tyres 2.5-3mm

Fail 12 Jan 2009 69,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear tyres 2.5-3mm

Pass 15 Jan 2008 56,016 miles

front tyre wearing more on egdes

Pass 11 Jan 2007 46,331 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 36,544 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 5 Jan 2006 36,544 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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V516 NRH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V516 NRH, 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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V516 NRH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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