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W138 FGC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

51,259 mi
Last recorded51,259 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 FGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 51,259 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 50,648 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 50,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 48,578 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 48,555 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 46,414 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded and pitted

Front number plate cracked

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside fron tyre badly perished on sidewall

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Slight play in rear subframe bushes

Fail 19 Aug 2013 46,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded and pitted

Front number plate cracked

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside fron tyre badly perished on sidewall

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Slight play in rear subframe bushes

Fail 19 Aug 2013 46,411 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 43,758 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 43,758 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 41,365 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 41,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 39,321 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,515 miles

n/s repeater incomplete

Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,229 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 32,139 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 28,612 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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W138 FGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W138 FGC, 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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W138 FGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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