MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,265 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
condensation in o/s side repeater
corrosion on o/s/f wheel arch
minor chips on front windscreen
n/s/r tyre has a nail and small cuts in tread
o/s/f fog lamp lense cracked
o/s/r upper control arm outer bush starting to seperate
slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
condensation in o/s side repeater
corrosion on o/s/f wheel arch
minor chips on front windscreen
n/s/r tyre has a nail and small cuts in tread
o/s/f fog lamp lense cracked
o/s/r upper control arm outer bush starting to seperate
slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s and n/s front lower suspension arm front mounting bushes has slight movement
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s and n/s front lower suspension arm front mounting bushes has slight movement
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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W983 FKE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 W983 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 W983 FKE registered?
W983 FKE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 July 2000.
Is W983 FKE safe to buy?
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