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W68 VEB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,079 mi
Last recorded129,079 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW68 VEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 129,079 miles

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 14 May 2016 195,797 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play N/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 107,684 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 100,421 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 100,421 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 91,215 miles

N/S/R Tyre edges are at 0mm

O/S/R Tyre edges are 0mm

Pass 24 Apr 2012 87,404 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 83,642 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 79,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 76,026 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 70,381 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 64,055 miles

both front lower ball joints just servicable.

Pass 15 May 2006 57,781 miles

servicable wear to both front lower ball joints

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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W68 VEB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W68 VEB, 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 W68 VEB registered?

W68 VEB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is W68 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W68 VEB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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