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V968 GLE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,657 mi
Last recorded112,657 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV968 GLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 112,657 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe joints (6.1.2 (a))

Hole caused by corrosion nearside rear inner sill

Holes caused by corrosion in nearside front and offside front wings

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low : 3mm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted obscuring sill panels

Slight damage to offside rear light lens

Fail 10 Sep 2019 112,657 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both headlamps deteriorated

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe joints (6.1.2 (a))

Hole caused by corrosion nearside rear inner sill

Holes caused by corrosion in nearside front and offside front wings

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low : 3mm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted obscuring sill panels

Slight damage to offside rear light lens

Pass 14 Sep 2018 111,459 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes to brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 6 Oct 2017 108,735 miles

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2016 102,934 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 102,934 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 99,330 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front jacking pad missing

offside rear valve stem perished

Fail 6 Aug 2015 99,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear and offside rear valve stems perished

offside front jacking pad missing

Pass 3 Sep 2014 95,968 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

NS&OS front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 83,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 May 2013 83,344 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 May 2012 76,924 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 69,520 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 64,379 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 59,726 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 58,758 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 May 2008 58,756 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 54,735 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 2 Mar 2006 49,738 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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V968 GLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V968 GLE, 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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V968 GLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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