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X785 FGM

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,047 mi
Last recorded85,047 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX785 FGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 85,047 miles

Corrosion nearside front jacking point

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Reverse lamp inop

Fail 9 Dec 2020 85,047 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion nearside front jacking point

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Reverse lamp inop

Pass 6 Dec 2019 83,831 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both. deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both. (strong advise) (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

offside front tyre badly perishing, outer wall damaged. (strong advise)

reverse light not working

Fail 2 Dec 2019 83,793 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both. deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both. (strong advise) (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

offside front tyre badly perishing, outer wall damaged. (strong advise)

reverse light not working

Pass 1 Nov 2018 78,493 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has 3mm of tread

Offside Rear tyre has 3mm of tread

Pass 21 Nov 2017 76,785 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 21 Nov 2017 76,785 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2016 74,364 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 74,364 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,422 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 69,475 miles

rear rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2014 66,683 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 66,253 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 65,280 miles

rear back box deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2012 65,280 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear back box deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2011 62,978 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 62,976 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 60,759 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 58,292 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 58,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 53,538 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 49,220 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 45,773 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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X785 FGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X785 FGM, 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 X785 FGM registered?

X785 FGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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