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V691 RJO

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,737 mi
Last recorded157,737 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV691 RJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 157,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SRS warning light on

Fail 22 Jan 2013 157,731 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SRS warning light on

Pass 12 Jan 2012 149,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rerar silencer rusty

child seat fitted n/s/f, car has n/s/f airbag

Fail 12 Jan 2012 149,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rerar silencer rusty

child seat fitted n/s/f, car has n/s/f airbag

Pass 25 Jan 2011 140,152 miles

both front tyres inner and outer edges geting low

Pass 6 Jan 2010 131,297 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 120,786 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 113,129 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 113,129 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 105,412 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 105,412 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 97,247 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 97,243 miles

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

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

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

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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V691 RJO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V691 RJO, 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 V691 RJO registered?

V691 RJO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V691 RJO safe to buy?

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