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V890 ECK

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,402 mi
Last recorded99,402 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV890 ECK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2026 99,402 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet secondary catch inop

Pass 23 Apr 2025 96,202 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 85,371 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 75,102 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 67,485 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 66,869 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 65,876 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 65,876 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 65,134 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 64,273 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 63,568 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 61,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 60,378 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 57,254 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 54,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,612 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 51,539 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 48,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

The n/s/r tyre has a slight cut in the side wall

There is no saftey catch ,2nd catch,on the bonnet

Pass 24 Jul 2007 46,123 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 43,106 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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V890 ECK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V890 ECK, 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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V890 ECK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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