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V960 KMA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,304 mi
Last recorded178,304 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV960 KMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 178,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 172,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion to door shuts, wheel arches, sills and doors

plastic covers fitted to sills

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 158,814 miles

Windscreen wiper blade worn

Rear tyres close to limit

Towbar electrics inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside door mirror secured with tape

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside headlamp pattern deteriorated

Rear subframe bushes worn

Fail 9 Nov 2012 158,814 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front tyes wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside door mirror secured with tape

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside headlamp pattern deteriorated

Rear subframe bushes worn

Rear tyres close to limit

Towbar electrics inoperative

Windscreen wiper blade worn

Pass 3 Nov 2011 151,908 miles

Additional rear seats not in use at time of test

Damage to offside front of vehicle

Headlamp lenses restricting beam image

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

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

Nearside door mirror secured with tape

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

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

Personalised number plates fitted

Plastic sill covers fitted

Plastic undertray fitted

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 131,505 miles

rear discs slighyly pitted

Fail 27 Aug 2010 131,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs slighyly pitted

Pass 17 Jul 2009 126,227 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 118,063 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 109,534 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 96,656 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 KMA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KMA, 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 KMA registered?

V960 KMA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V960 KMA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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