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W274 XGN

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,040 mi
Last recorded151,040 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW274 XGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2020 151,040 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

vehicle and suspension generally corroded underneath

Pass 24 Sep 2018 146,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2017 141,065 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to back box (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2017 141,058 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to back box (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2016 135,697 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 135,690 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 134,607 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 128,830 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 120,974 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 116,928 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 116,920 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 109,996 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 107,984 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 105,436 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 102,261 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 96,824 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 89,688 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 81,451 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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W274 XGN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W274 XGN, 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 W274 XGN registered?

W274 XGN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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