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V965 HLS

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,640 mi
Last recorded182,640 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV965 HLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 182,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sill cannot be inspected due to the plastic covers.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 171,759 miles

Rear brake pads low

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Feb 2012 158,580 miles

Corrosion on various brake pipes

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside inner cv joint gaitor split

Fail 15 Feb 2012 158,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on various brake pipes

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside inner cv joint gaitor split

Pass 11 Feb 2011 144,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 133,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 125,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 125,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 125,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F FOG LIGHT INOP

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 116,952 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 104,468 miles

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

Front number plate deteriorated.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 81,500 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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V965 HLS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V965 HLS, 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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V965 HLS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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