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X472 FLC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,941 mi
Last recorded91,941 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX472 FLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 91,941 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 91,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 85,511 miles

Oil leak ()

Engine light on

Exhaust front mounts missing

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 85,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine light on

Exhaust front mounts missing

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 78,538 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear chassis lightly corroded at rear sub-frame front mounts

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Rear chassis lightly corroded at rear sub-frame front mounts

Offside Rear floor pan lightly corroded

Offside exhaust front pipe flexi corroded and damaged

both exhaust front pipe mount brackets missing

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Nov 2016 78,537 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear chassis lightly corroded at rear sub-frame front mounts

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Rear chassis lightly corroded at rear sub-frame front mounts

Offside Rear floor pan lightly corroded

Offside exhaust front pipe flexi corroded and damaged

both exhaust front pipe mount brackets missing

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Nov 2015 72,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inside edge

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 67,043 miles

front brake pads wearing low

n/s exhaust downpipe bracket broken

n/s front to rear brake pipe corrosion

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

o/s headlamp weak beam image

o/s/f brake pipe corrosion

o/s/r tyre perished/sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2013 61,419 miles

n/s exhaust has a leak at a joint

n/s/r tyre 3.5mm and worn on inner edge

o/s/r seat belt not checked due to a child seat fitted

o/s/r tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2012 57,389 miles

air bag light on

engine management light on

o/s/f head lamp patern weak

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 13 Nov 2012 57,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine management light on

n/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/f tyre perishing

air bag light on

o/s/r tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Nov 2011 53,792 miles

n/s/r brake pipe minor corrosion

o/s & n/s front brake pipes minor corrosion

o/s/r tyre low shoulder

srs lamp on

Fail 22 Nov 2011 53,792 miles

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

n/s/r brake pipe minor corrosion

o/s & n/s front brake pipes minor corrosion

o/s/r tyre low shoulder

srs lamp on

Pass 24 Nov 2010 49,948 miles

air bag warning lamp on

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

o/s headlamp pattern slightly weak

o/s/f wheel bearing wear

o/s/r brake pipe corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2009 44,162 miles

both rear brake pipes starting corrode

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 2 Nov 2009 44,162 miles

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

both rear brake pipes starting corrode

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 27 Nov 2008 40,800 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 40,776 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 37,260 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 33,209 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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X472 FLC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X472 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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X472 FLC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 October 2000.

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