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W296 XVW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,161 mi
Last recorded138,161 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 XVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 138,161 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 128,684 miles

advise osr shock damp

Fail 8 Dec 2012 128,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise osr shock damp

Pass 29 Nov 2011 119,441 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2010 113,478 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2009 108,826 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 108,826 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 103,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 99,968 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 89,124 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 89,124 miles

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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W296 XVW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W296 XVW, 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 W296 XVW registered?

W296 XVW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W296 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W296 XVW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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