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X191 FDL

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

228,364 mi
Last recorded228,364 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX191 FDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 228,364 miles

Both headlamp lenses clouding.Beam image poor

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ns rear view mirror does not lock into position

nsf bonnet catch does not lock in the close position.os lock does lock!

Pass 13 May 2014 220,422 miles

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

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

off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 12 May 2014 220,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 Jul 2013 210,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2013 210,927 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 207,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

front fog lights not working

wipers smearing

Pass 27 Jun 2012 194,812 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 175,033 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 175,033 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 156,187 miles

215/55/16/93w goodyear

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise tracking

brake servo pipe chafed (advise replacement)

nearside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge

nearside reverseing light not working

rear brake and rear suspension pipes corrodeing

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2010 156,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

215/55/16/93w goodyear

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise tracking

brake servo pipe chafed (advise replacement)

nearside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge

nearside reverseing light not working

rear brake and rear suspension pipes corrodeing

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2009 137,161 miles

215/55/16/93v

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge

rear brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

rear brake pipes corrodeing

rear subframe bushes worn

Fail 15 Jun 2009 137,161 miles

215/55/16/93v

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge

rear brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

rear brake pipes corrodeing

rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 16 Jun 2008 115,626 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 97,820 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 97,820 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2006 80,841 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 80,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s door mirror loose.

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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X191 FDL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X191 FDL, 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 X191 FDL registered?

X191 FDL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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