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V960 FPN

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

205,010 mi
Last recorded205,010 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV960 FPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 205,010 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 195,321 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 180,131 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 160,210 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 154,288 miles

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

headlight switch show intermittent fault

Pass 5 Jun 2014 146,845 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 145,262 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2013 145,261 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2012 143,005 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2011 140,616 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 138,047 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 134,669 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 134,667 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 131,357 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jul 2007 128,990 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 126,043 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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V960 FPN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V960 FPN, 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 V960 FPN registered?

V960 FPN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V960 FPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V960 FPN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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