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W866 VEV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,003 mi
Last recorded101,003 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW866 VEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 101,003 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 100,821 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 96,559 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 91,841 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Offside front brake disc rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2011 91,841 miles

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Offside front brake disc rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2010 91,745 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre

front discs slightly scored/pitted

Pass 8 Sep 2008 87,340 miles

o/s/r disc corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2008 87,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r disc corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2007 107,342 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 195,055 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 186,265 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 182,030 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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W866 VEV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc 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 W866 VEV, 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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W866 VEV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W866 VEV safe to buy?

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