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V838 MJB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

136,132 mi
Last recorded136,132 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV838 MJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2015 136,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 131,374 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 131,317 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

head lamps come on when horn pressed

Pass 12 Aug 2013 124,124 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 124,122 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 118,507 miles

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

srs light on

Pass 11 Jul 2011 112,734 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 112,730 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 103,766 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 103,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f foglight inop

Pass 9 Jul 2009 91,258 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 91,258 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 82,799 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 75,344 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 75,344 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 64,450 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 64,450 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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V838 MJB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 4,266cc 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 V838 MJB, 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 V838 MJB registered?

V838 MJB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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