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X162 FLC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

184,076 mi
Last recorded184,076 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX162 FLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 184,076 miles

EML Light on

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 177,098 miles

EML Light on

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

Rust on O/S/F door, O/S/R door, O/S/R wheel arch, Boot lid

Pass 8 Sep 2014 172,667 miles

Boot lid & O/S/R door rusty

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 161,271 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 161,271 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 148,393 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 135,350 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 121,942 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 118,373 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 110,340 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 103,452 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 88,993 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 71,748 miles

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

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

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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X162 FLC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 X162 FLC, 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 X162 FLC registered?

X162 FLC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X162 FLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X162 FLC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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