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W378 XDL

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,359 mi
Last recorded157,359 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW378 XDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 157,359 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 155,618 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 151,531 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 146,787 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 144,153 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inside edge

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 144,150 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inside edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inside edge

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 136,654 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 129,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Oct 2012 122,212 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 122,209 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 115,991 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s rear inner panel rusted not in load bearing area.

Pass 9 Oct 2010 111,962 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 111,943 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 104,784 miles

exh although new has a very slight leak / blowing from seems

Fail 25 Sep 2008 96,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 96,849 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 89,517 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 81,165 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 70,251 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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W378 XDL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W378 XDL, 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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W378 XDL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 August 2000.

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