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V657 KGJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

61,070 mi
Last recorded61,070 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV657 KGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 61,070 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 60,026 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 58,854 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 57,796 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 54,787 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 52,396 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 48,603 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 46,223 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 42,991 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 42,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 40,667 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 19 Dec 2014 39,358 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 39,358 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is perished

offside front fog light not working

offside front tyre is perished

Pass 23 Dec 2013 39,351 miles

nearside front tyre is perished

nearside rear tyre is perished

Fail 23 Dec 2013 39,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre is perished

nearside rear tyre is perished

Pass 5 Dec 2012 38,844 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 38,844 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 38,065 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 37,535 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 37,535 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 36,568 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 36,568 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 35,129 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 33,821 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 33,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 29,402 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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V657 KGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V657 KGJ, 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 V657 KGJ registered?

V657 KGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V657 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V657 KGJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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