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V279 FLM

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,855 mi
Last recorded80,855 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 FLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 80,855 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 76,096 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2013 76,096 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 72,369 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,397 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,893 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 57,077 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 52,712 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 47,367 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 40,855 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 40,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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V279 FLM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V279 FLM, 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 V279 FLM registered?

V279 FLM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is V279 FLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V279 FLM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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