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V153 XNH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,258 mi
Last recorded112,258 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV153 XNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 112,258 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 108,584 miles

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 9 Jan 2013 106,442 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 102,476 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 102,476 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 96,240 miles

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 96,240 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 90,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 90,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 84,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

oil all over the under tray

Fail 15 Jan 2009 84,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

oil all over the under tray

slight play in both the front suspension arm ball joints

Pass 18 Jan 2008 79,435 miles

rear diff damp

Pass 17 Jan 2007 72,023 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 64,622 miles

offside and nearside front tyres edges wear out

Fail 11 Jan 2006 64,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

offside and nearside front tyres edges wear out

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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V153 XNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V153 XNH, 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 V153 XNH registered?

V153 XNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V153 XNH safe to buy?

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