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V768 FSG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

274,430 mi
Last recorded274,430 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV768 FSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 274,430 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 267,565 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 267,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 260,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly on inner shoulder

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing heavily on inner shoulder

Fail 22 Jan 2016 260,816 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly on inner shoulder

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing heavily on inner shoulder

Pass 22 Jan 2015 254,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyres slight wear on outer edges

Pass 31 Jan 2014 247,259 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 247,129 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

front crossmember corroded

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2013 228,293 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front fog lamp inop

Pass 6 Apr 2012 206,340 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 189,981 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 166,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 134,862 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 99,612 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 76,841 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 61,625 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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V768 FSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V768 FSG, 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 FSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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