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V325 FPT

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,040 mi
Last recorded118,040 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV325 FPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 118,040 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 118,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 111,025 miles

Nearside folding mirror inop

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

both front tyre's worn on the inner edge's

Fail 16 Apr 2016 110,972 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater not working in wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside folding mirror inop

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

both front tyre's worn on the inner edge's

Pass 9 Apr 2015 102,460 miles

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

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

covers fitted to rear suspention arms

front to rear brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 91,657 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 82,233 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 82,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,788 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 69,788 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 60,277 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 59,873 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 58,531 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 58,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 57,542 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 57,542 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 56,570 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 56,569 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 47,956 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 45,806 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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V325 FPT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V325 FPT, 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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V325 FPT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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