MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,479 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear axle bushes play
offside front inner wing holed and corroded
windscreen damage in several places but not in drivers view
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
both rear axle bushes play
offside front inner wing holed and corroded
windscreen damage in several places but not in drivers view
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing on edges
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing on edges
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
high level brake light/reflector inop
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge, and/n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge
Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
high level brake light/reflector inop
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge, and/n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge
ADVISE INSULATION COVERS UNDERNEATH
ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON WEAR INDICATORS
ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON WEAR INDICATORS
ADVISE REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED(NOT BLOWING)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pads low.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pads low.
n/s/f tyre just starting to get close to legal limit.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake fluid level low
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W432 XEX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 W432 XEX, 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 W432 XEX registered?
W432 XEX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 July 2000.
Is W432 XEX safe to buy?
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