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V959 FKY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

305,184 mi
Last recorded305,184 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV959 FKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 305,184 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge low

Offside Rear tyre getting low

all brake discs worn

both front shock casings corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2018 305,184 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge low

Offside Rear tyre getting low

all brake discs worn

both front shock casings corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 296,869 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link top bush split , bar slightly bent

Nearside Front shock bottom bush worn and split

Pass 7 Jul 2016 289,563 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low edges on limit cut outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre worn low edges

Offside Front tyre worn low edge on limit

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 7 Jul 2016 289,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn low edges on limit cut outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges

Offside Front tyre worn low edge on limit

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2015 281,879 miles

both front tyres worn edges

Fail 17 Jul 2015 281,879 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn edges

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 Jul 2014 274,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 266,836 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 266,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 258,751 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2011 249,045 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on limit

Pass 4 Aug 2010 250,517 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 234,579 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 234,562 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 225,954 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 218,684 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 191,444 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 168,937 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn to 2-3mm in centre of tread

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2006 168,937 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2-3mm in centre of tread

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2005 151,478 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 151,478 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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V959 FKY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V959 FKY, 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 V959 FKY registered?

V959 FKY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V959 FKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V959 FKY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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