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W315 FKE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

183,247 mi
Last recorded183,247 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW315 FKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 183,247 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion slight corrison o/s/r seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 183,186 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 183,086 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 179,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 172,501 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 172,501 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 25 May 2012 166,097 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 160,819 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 151,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 148,900 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 138,691 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 124,931 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 108,060 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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W315 FKE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W315 FKE, 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 W315 FKE registered?

W315 FKE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W315 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W315 FKE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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