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V997 YRP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

197,321 mi
Last recorded197,321 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV997 YRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 197,321 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 190,624 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad pedal worn

Pass 17 Jun 2014 183,358 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 183,358 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 174,965 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 166,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 158,292 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 158,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 150,766 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 143,507 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 143,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 135,651 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 123,750 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 108,923 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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V997 YRP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V997 YRP, 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 V997 YRP registered?

V997 YRP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 February 2000.

Is V997 YRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V997 YRP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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