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V897 ANV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,136 mi
Last recorded90,136 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV897 ANV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 90,136 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 90,134 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 84,877 miles

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

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

These are observations and do not require attention: All 4 inner wings have partial liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 76,607 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 71,046 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 71,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 68,979 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 64,768 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 64,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front windscreen needs good wipe down covered in some sort of chemical,wiper blades seem o.k † †front lower wishbone suspension arms front pins or bushes got slight play in them. †

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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V897 ANV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V897 ANV, 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 V897 ANV registered?

V897 ANV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V897 ANV safe to buy?

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