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X791 FGM

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

251,112 mi
Last recorded251,112 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX791 FGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 251,112 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both caster bushs (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering wheel cover frayed.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 240,747 miles

All rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated but no free movement

Both front headlamp lens deteriorated but pattern ok

Corrosion around both front jacking points (non prescribed area)

Engine cover fitted and undertrays at time of test

Genral corrosion above rear subframe

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti roll bar mounting bush splitting out but no movement

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

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

Slight play in both front outer rack joints

coil spring corroded Both rear spring lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Sep 2015 240,636 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

All rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated but no free movement

Both front headlamp lens deteriorated but pattern ok

Corrosion around both front jacking points (non prescribed area)

Engine cover fitted and undertrays at time of test

Genral corrosion above rear subframe

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti roll bar mounting bush splitting out but no movement

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

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

Slight play in both front outer rack joints

coil spring corroded Both rear spring lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Sep 2014 234,514 miles

Both headlight lenses fading, just passed mot beam pattern test.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear metal brake pipes have been under sealed recently.unable to inspect properly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 220,081 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

General corrosion underneath to floors, sills, chassis, subframes, exhaust and suspension componenets

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 219,708 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

General corrosion underneath to floors, sills, chassis, subframes, exhaust and suspension componenets

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 202,102 miles

Rear Exhaust Box Heat Shield Loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 188,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 175,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 160,093 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 144,701 miles

both rear brake flexi-hoses perished

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 10 Oct 2007 129,622 miles

both rear brake flexi-hoses perished

front discs ridged and worn

slight play both front wheel bearings

stone chips windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2006 108,949 miles

Disc's getting low all round.

Front sub-frame getting rusty.

N/s/f fog lense cracked.

N/s/r tyre getting low.

Rear brake flexy's perished.

Small stone chips in screen.

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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X791 FGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X791 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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X791 FGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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