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V657 FLJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,280 mi
Last recorded81,280 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV657 FLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 81,280 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 78,107 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 72,106 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2009 67,134 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2009 67,134 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 63,777 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 63,725 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 57,686 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 49,074 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 49,073 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V657 FLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V657 FLJ, 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 V657 FLJ registered?

V657 FLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V657 FLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V657 FLJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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