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W522 FKW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,000 mi
Last recorded178,000 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW522 FKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2013 178,000 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 169,359 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 163,878 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 159,244 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 153,484 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 147,016 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 147,011 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 141,588 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 141,588 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 134,143 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 134,143 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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W522 FKW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 W522 FKW, 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 W522 FKW registered?

W522 FKW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W522 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W522 FKW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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