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V837 FNS

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,371 mi
Last recorded118,371 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV837 FNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 118,371 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 118,371 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 May 2014 112,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear shockaborbers both sides week

Pass 28 May 2014 112,247 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear shockaborbers both sides week

Pass 19 Mar 2013 103,494 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 103,494 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre is bald on the inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Dec 2011 94,267 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 94,268 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front door straps insecure

brake fluid level low

Pass 6 Nov 2009 76,986 miles

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

nearside rear inner side light inop

offside front lower bumper damaged

srs light up on dash

Fail 5 Nov 2009 76,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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

nearside rear inner side light inop

offside front lower bumper damaged

srs light up on dash

Pass 1 Dec 2007 59,382 miles

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

both front w/bones front bushes splitting.

o/s headlight contains condensation.

o/s/r tyre has nails in tread and run low on pressure

Pass 5 Dec 2006 52,742 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 52,742 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

OFF SIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE HAS TWO NAILS ON INNER TREAD POSS REPARIABLE

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW AND DISCS LIPPED

Pass 29 Jun 2005 42,490 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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V837 FNS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 V837 FNS, 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 V837 FNS registered?

V837 FNS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V837 FNS safe to buy?

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