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X871 FKE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,318 mi
Last recorded160,318 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX871 FKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 160,318 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 152,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 151,312 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 149,191 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 147,124 miles

both front coil springs corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2012 147,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 143,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres starting to perish

offside front fog light inop

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Aug 2010 141,410 miles

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r close to limit

Fail 16 Aug 2010 141,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r close to limit

Pass 10 Aug 2009 139,146 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 135,798 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 127,329 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 127,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 123,935 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 117,691 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)

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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X871 FKE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X871 FKE, 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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X871 FKE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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