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W11 FCL

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,685 mi
Last recorded81,685 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW11 FCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 81,685 miles

All under body corroded but no holes

Pass 19 Jul 2024 75,870 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 69,107 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 61,673 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 61,672 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 59,945 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both struts have bad surface corrosion but meet minimum requirements. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perishing due to old age. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock absorbers bad surface corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 59,539 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Some front brake imbalance

Fail 26 Nov 2019 59,539 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Some front brake imbalance

Pass 19 Nov 2018 57,783 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 56,099 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 54,920 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 54,920 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 53,837 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 53,837 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 51,964 miles

N/S/R tyre close to limit on outer edge and cracked in tread

Fail 13 Nov 2014 51,964 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/R tyre close to limit on outer edge and cracked in tread

Fail 28 Nov 2013 50,111 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyre`s (cracked)

service light on dash

Pass 28 Nov 2013 50,111 miles

both rear tyre`s (cracked)

service light on dash

Pass 14 Nov 2012 48,559 miles

WINDSCREEN/HEADLAMP WASHER BOTTLE LEAKING

o/s/r indicator bulb faded

rear tyre treads low 215/55x16

various oil leaks

Pass 23 Nov 2011 47,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 47,008 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 43,057 miles

front plate cracked

movement in front wheel bearings

o/s/r indicator faded

rattle under car when in drive with brake on possible exhaust shield

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

rear tyres outer edges below 1.6mm

rear wheel rims damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2009 40,902 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edge

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all brake discs have some surface rust

engine aux belt badly split

slight play in front wheel bearings

windscreen dirty

Pass 8 Nov 2007 38,972 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 31,701 miles

Front brake pads low

Windscreen washers poor

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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W11 FCL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W11 FCL, 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 W11 FCL registered?

W11 FCL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 August 2000.

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