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W496 MVV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,529 mi
Last recorded114,529 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 MVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 114,529 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 107,159 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 99,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2008 99,559 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cords almosed exposed n/s/f tyre

vehicle presented with rear most seats in stowed position

Pass 15 May 2007 92,703 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 82,833 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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W496 MVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W496 MVV, 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 W496 MVV registered?

W496 MVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W496 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W496 MVV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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