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V696 TEW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

224,936 mi
Last recorded224,936 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV696 TEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2009 224,936 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 181,744 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 181,744 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 93,787 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 93,631 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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V696 TEW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 V696 TEW, 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 V696 TEW registered?

V696 TEW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V696 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V696 TEW shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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