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X501 FPX

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

182,970 mi
Last recorded182,970 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX501 FPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 182,970 miles

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

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

nearside front lamp in bumper loose

rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 May 2012 182,970 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front lamp in bumper loose

rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2011 173,170 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 161,883 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 161,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 146,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front coil springs slightly weak

Fail 29 Apr 2009 146,658 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front coil springs slightly weak

Pass 6 May 2008 134,582 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 134,582 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

ADVISE ----FRONT DISC`S AND PADS WORN BADLY. ------ BUTR NOT EXCESSIVE YET.

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 127,469 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S FRONT FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 7 Oct 2006 110,268 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 110,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

ADVISE -- OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR LENSE DEFUSED

Pass 23 Sep 2005 94,245 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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X501 FPX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X501 FPX, 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 X501 FPX registered?

X501 FPX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X501 FPX safe to buy?

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