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X697 FGK

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,137 mi
Last recorded104,137 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX697 FGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 104,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear suspension pipes corroding

Fail 14 Jan 2017 104,137 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear suspension pipes corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2016 100,013 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 100,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 94,924 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 94,924 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 90,017 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 90,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 83,520 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 75,244 miles

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

Oil level low.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 66,103 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,304 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 52,757 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 52,756 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 46,295 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 40,370 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 34,741 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edges and close to limit

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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X697 FGK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X697 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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X697 FGK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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