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W859 FKE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,984 mi
Last recorded112,984 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW859 FKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 112,984 miles

All wheel arches corroded

Exhaust leak

O/S/F wing has tape covering rust

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 103,059 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 103,059 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 94,344 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 81,300 miles

offside front foglight insecure

all wheel arches corroded

nearside and offside front suspension arm balljoints slight play

Fail 9 Aug 2010 81,300 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

all wheel arches corroded

engine management light on

nearside and offside front suspension arm balljoints slight play

nearside and offside rear indicators pale

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge - STRONG ADVICE

offside front foglight insecure

wiper smeary

Pass 24 Aug 2009 72,732 miles

engine undertray distorted and damaged

exhaust system corroded

front crossmember corroded

front lower radiator support panel bent

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside rear brake pipe to hose corroding

offside front wheel arch corroded

offside rear brake pipe to hose corroded - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 3 Apr 2008 60,278 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside and offside rear indicators pale

offside front wheel arch corroding

slight play in offside front upper suspension arm balljoint

wiper smeary

Fail 3 Apr 2008 60,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside and offside rear indicators pale

offside front wheel arch corroding

slight play in offside front upper suspension arm balljoint

wiper smeary

Pass 16 Mar 2007 45,092 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 40,603 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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W859 FKE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W859 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 W859 FKE registered?

W859 FKE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W859 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W859 FKE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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