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X668 FNV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,142 mi
Last recorded94,142 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX668 FNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 94,142 miles

front tyres worn on edges-front brake pipes surface rust-front balljoints hae slight lift-n/s/f track rod end has slight play-n/s/f shocker has a slight leak-rear brake pads low-rear tyres on limit-rear coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2013 94,142 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges-front brake pipes surface rust-front balljoints hae slight lift-n/s/f track rod end has slight play-n/s/f shocker has a slight leak-rear brake pads low-rear tyres on limit-rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 83,466 miles

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

rear exhuast silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2011 77,331 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 77,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 72,380 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 68,410 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 68,410 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 62,820 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 62,820 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 57,213 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 57,211 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside washer aim low

Pass 22 Nov 2005 50,616 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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X668 FNV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X668 FNV, 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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X668 FNV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 October 2000.

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