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V389 FDF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

198,339 mi
Last recorded198,339 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV389 FDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 198,339 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 198,228 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 190,379 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front inner body at jack point corroded/holed

Pass 12 Jan 2015 180,940 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 180,922 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 171,633 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 163,068 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 162,904 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 152,399 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 152,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 147,460 miles

discs rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2009 132,774 miles

slight play off side steering rack end

Pass 30 Sep 2008 120,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 102,893 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 89,241 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 81,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 73,349 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 65,880 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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V389 FDF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V389 FDF, 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 V389 FDF registered?

V389 FDF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V389 FDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V389 FDF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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