MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
280,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both headlight patterns weak
Corrosion offside front chassis not in area
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Both headlight patterns weak
Corrosion offside front chassis not in area
Both head light patterns getting very weak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Both head light patterns getting very weak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both rear arches starting to corrode
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both rear arches starting to corrode
Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play offside steering rack
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play offside steering rack
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V768 DPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 V768 DPB, 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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V768 DPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 January 2000.
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