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X451 FLC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,509 mi
Last recorded95,509 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX451 FLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 95,509 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2016 95,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2015 86,950 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion on various brake pipe's

cracked windscreen but not affecting driver's view

front exhaust mounting broken

front tyre's void of tread on inner edge's

rear tyre's worn on inner edge's

slight fluctuation on rear brake's

Pass 12 Mar 2014 76,880 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 76,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 65,772 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front to rear brake pipes covered

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 65,772 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front to rear brake pipes covered

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 64,500 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 59,457 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 58,022 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 58,013 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 56,493 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 56,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 52,967 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 52,955 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 36,975 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 27,165 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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X451 FLC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X451 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 X451 FLC registered?

X451 FLC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 October 2000.

Is X451 FLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X451 FLC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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