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V511 FWS

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,063 mi
Last recorded174,063 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV511 FWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 174,063 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 163,924 miles

oil leak

front 2 tyres on legal limit

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s aim on bottom marker

o/s sill cover damaged

rear indicators starting to loose colour

Pass 23 Jul 2010 155,831 miles

os side skirt insucure

rear tyres on limit,slight play both front bearings.oil leak

slight judder front brakes

wipers smearing

Fail 22 Jul 2010 155,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

os side skirt insucure

rear tyres on limit,slight play both front bearings.oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2009 148,354 miles

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

due to oil leak unable to check components properly

due to plstics coverings under vehicle unable to check components properly

exhaust system coroded

n/s/r bumper damaged from before

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres inner + outer edges worn low

oil leak

sills covered by plastic coverings unable to check properly

slight judder at front brakes

Fail 28 Jul 2009 148,354 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

due to oil leak unable to check components properly

due to plstics coverings under vehicle unable to check components properly

exhaust system coroded

n/s/r bumper damaged from before

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres inner + outer edges worn low

oil leak

sills covered by plastic coverings unable to check properly

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 29 Jul 2008 142,168 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 126,444 miles

nearside front wheel rim slightly dented

unable to check brakepipes due to plastic covedrings

unable to check under vehicle properly due to plastic coverings

wiper starting to smear the screen

Pass 26 Jul 2006 114,125 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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V511 FWS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V511 FWS, 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 V511 FWS registered?

V511 FWS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V511 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V511 FWS shows 9 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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