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X438 FGK

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,267 mi
Last recorded166,267 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX438 FGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 166,267 miles

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

Front windscreen has damage but not in the drivers view of the road

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

Offside Front door dented

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 159,911 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn smooth

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn smooth

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Nov 2016 159,911 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn smooth

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn smooth

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 135,758 miles

oil leak

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2015 135,655 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

oil leak

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2014 132,849 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 131,763 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 129,898 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 125,355 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 117,435 miles

exhaust corroding

front discs slight lip

rear number plate deteriorating

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Oct 2009 106,576 miles

both rear tyres on limit of 1.6mm (advise replaement 235/45 17)

exhaust corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2008 95,289 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 86,993 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 86,993 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 76,241 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 70,012 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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X438 FGK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X438 FGK, 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 X438 FGK registered?

X438 FGK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 December 2000.

Is X438 FGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X438 FGK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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