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X834 FVV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,591 mi
Last recorded181,591 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX834 FVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 181,591 miles

SRS warning light on

Fail 2 May 2012 181,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

SRS warning light on

Pass 3 May 2011 170,699 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 157,148 miles

centre exhaust heat sheld insecure

Fail 29 Apr 2010 157,116 miles

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

centre exhaust heat sheld insecure

Fail 29 Apr 2010 157,116 miles

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

centre exhaust heat sheid insecure

Pass 1 May 2009 139,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag light stays on

Pass 30 May 2007 114,739 miles

air bag warning light staying on

brake servo pipe chaffing on engine covers

n/s/f anti-roll bar link worn

o/s/f sidelight only came on when tapped

various damage around bodywork †n/s/f wing dented

Fail 30 May 2007 114,739 miles

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

air bag warning light staying on

brake servo pipe chaffing on engine covers

n/s/f anti-roll bar link worn

o/s/f sidelight only came on when tapped

various damage around bodywork †n/s/f wing dented

Fail 4 May 2007 113,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to n/s front wing panel

damage to o/s front wing panel

damage to o/s sill panel side trim

damage to vehicle under tray on front

srs warning light on

Pass 4 May 2006 100,710 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 100,710 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

srs light stays on

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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X834 FVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X834 FVV, 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 X834 FVV registered?

X834 FVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X834 FVV safe to buy?

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