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X257 FGM

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,854 mi
Last recorded197,854 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX257 FGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 197,854 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 197,854 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 187,280 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 170,765 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 170,765 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 155,212 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 141,701 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 123,533 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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X257 FGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X257 FGM, 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 X257 FGM registered?

X257 FGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 November 2000.

Is X257 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X257 FGM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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