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V373 FGT

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,939 mi
Last recorded164,939 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV373 FGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 164,939 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 164,939 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 158,675 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 158,675 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 154,214 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 154,214 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2012 146,704 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 145,560 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 139,777 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 132,802 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 132,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 124,868 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 115,460 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 104,399 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 104,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 78,353 miles

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

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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V373 FGT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 V373 FGT, 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 V373 FGT registered?

V373 FGT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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