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W868 VEV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,185 mi
Last recorded104,185 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW868 VEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2016 104,185 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Both side wheel hutch corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 102,946 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 89,075 miles

rear exhaust box slight deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2011 86,414 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 83,097 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2009 79,439 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 79,439 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 75,772 miles

near side mirror glass broken

Pass 13 Dec 2007 70,483 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 64,463 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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W868 VEV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W868 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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What year was W868 VEV registered?

W868 VEV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W868 VEV safe to buy?

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