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W166 VHN

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,617 mi
Last recorded117,617 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 VHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 117,617 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 109,342 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 90,435 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 88,867 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 88,867 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 83,362 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 83,362 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 79,678 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 74,530 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 74,530 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007
Pass 18 Oct 2006 58,192 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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W166 VHN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W166 VHN, 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 W166 VHN registered?

W166 VHN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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