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V358 FDT

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,793 mi
Last recorded141,793 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV358 FDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2010 141,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front discs (both) are slightly worn.

rear registration plate is slightly damaged.

Fail 11 Jun 2010 141,775 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front discs (both) are slightly worn.

rear registration plate is slightly damaged.

Fail 6 Jun 2009 135,028 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has cut on the wall not deep enough to show cord or ply.

offside front tyre has a cut on the wall not deep enough to show cord or ply.

offside rear light lense slightly deteriorated.

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

rear registration plate slightly insecure.

Pass 6 Jun 2009 135,028 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has cut on the wall not deep enough to show cord or ply.

offside front tyre has a cut on the wall not deep enough to show cord or ply.

offside rear light lense slightly deteriorated.

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

rear registration plate slightly insecure.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 129,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jun 2008 129,790 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2007 120,754 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 120,592 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 112,347 miles

light on the dash flashing bulb not working but all lights are working †

Fail 2 Jun 2006 111,643 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)

inner n/s/r lamp slightly brighter †

Pass 10 Jun 2005 102,248 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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V358 FDT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V358 FDT, 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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V358 FDT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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