MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,259 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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
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
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
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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)
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How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was W138 FGC registered?
W138 FGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 July 2000.
Is W138 FGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for W138 FGC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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