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V587 MHJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,695 mi
Last recorded176,695 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV587 MHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 176,695 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 176,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 167,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

full beam switch faulty

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 163,891 miles

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

air bag warning light staying on

dip switch faulty

Pass 25 Oct 2010 160,748 miles

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

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

front no plate damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2009

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 140,918 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 140,918 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 107,173 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 107,173 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 87,760 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 87,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/r,o/s/f,n/s/f tyres worn to legal limit

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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V587 MHJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V587 MHJ, 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 V587 MHJ registered?

V587 MHJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V587 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V587 MHJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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