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V586 DPB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

212,242 mi
Last recorded212,242 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV586 DPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 212,242 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 212,242 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 207,723 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 207,723 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 198,424 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 187,831 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 187,829 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 168,371 miles

front pads getting low

o/s and n/s rear coil springs lower coils corroding

rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 5 Jan 2009 147,556 miles

n/s front tyre tread low on shoulders

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on shoulders just within pass limits

o/s handbrake effort low

Pass 16 Jan 2008 130,428 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 130,428 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 109,808 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 94,687 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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V586 DPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V586 DPB, 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 V586 DPB registered?

V586 DPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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