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V615 DFP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

176,310 mi
Last recorded176,310 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV615 DFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 176,310 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

all coil springs corroded

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

headlights slightly deteriorated

o/s wing tapped

rear pads appear low

Fail 11 Feb 2016 176,310 miles

rear pads appear low

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all (1.2.1e)

all coil springs corroded

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

headlights slightly deteriorated

o/s wing tapped

Fail 22 Oct 2015 176,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

o/s wing taped

rear pads appear low

Pass 23 Oct 2014 169,688 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 161,360 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 155,328 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2012 155,328 miles

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2011 147,039 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 147,039 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 145,444 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 139,063 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 131,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 131,401 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 124,235 miles

stone chip to windscreen zone B

Pass 10 May 2007 113,879 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 102,160 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 102,159 miles

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

Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH.front tyres perishing outer tread

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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V615 DFP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V615 DFP, 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 V615 DFP registered?

V615 DFP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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