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W968 FKE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,716 mi
Last recorded171,716 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW968 FKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 171,716 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 171,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 159,644 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front no.plate deteriorating

nearside front fog lamp cracked

offside front brake hose grommet adrift

Fail 7 Jun 2010 159,644 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front no.plate deteriorating

nearside front fog lamp cracked

offside front brake hose grommet adrift

Pass 24 Jun 2009 141,596 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both no.plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2009 141,595 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both no.plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2008 121,692 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 104,809 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Jun 2006 84,415 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear no.plate in poor condition (marginal)

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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W968 FKE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W968 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W968 FKE registered?

W968 FKE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W968 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W968 FKE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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