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V966 KMX

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,374 mi
Last recorded166,374 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV966 KMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2017 166,374 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

boot floor pan very badly corroded

exhaust generally deteriorating

o/s front outer floor pan by jacking point badly corroded . not within 30cm of mounting points

wheel arches corroded

windscreen wiper could be better

Pass 29 Mar 2016 158,778 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

wiper could be better

Fail 19 Mar 2016 158,641 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting missing / broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

wiper could be better

Pass 21 Mar 2015 151,106 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 142,752 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 142,744 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 136,058 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise all door check straps loose

advise brake pad warning lamp on

advise oil leak on engine

advise rear brake hoses heavily perished

advise sligth play in steering rack mounts and os track rod end

advise surface corrosion to brake pipes

advise uneven tyre wear all round

advise wiper condition deteriorating

Pass 12 Mar 2012 128,162 miles

advise front brake pads starting to wear low

advise minor leak on os exhaust front pipe

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise osr brake pads worn low

advise slight play in osf lower swivel

advise suspension weak

advise wiper starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Mar 2011 120,136 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise all brake pads wearing low

advise both ns tyres wearing low on edges

advise os front pipe leaking

advise play in steering rack and track rod ends

advise slight play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 8 Mar 2010 111,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front pads getting low

rear pads low

Fail 5 Mar 2010 111,058 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front pads getting low

rear pads low

Pass 13 Jan 2009 101,339 miles

child seats fitted

rear shock absorbers slighty damp

slight exhaust leak

Fail 6 Jan 2009 101,339 miles

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

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

child seats fitted

slight exhaust leak on flexible section

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 9 Jan 2008 93,800 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 89,473 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 89,473 miles

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

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

front & rear number plates both deteriated

front brake pads very low

srs lamp on dash illuminated

Pass 7 Feb 2006 78,643 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 78,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V966 KMX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V966 KMX, 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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V966 KMX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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