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W432 XEX

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

228,479 mi
Last recorded228,479 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW432 XEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 228,479 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 220,926 miles

both rear axle bushes play

offside front inner wing holed and corroded

windscreen damage in several places but not in drivers view

Fail 21 Mar 2012 220,908 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 215,219 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 215,216 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 202,878 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 202,878 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 184,486 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 165,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pads low.

Fail 7 Nov 2007 165,076 miles

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.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 137,830 miles

n/s/f tyre just starting to get close to legal limit.

Pass 3 Nov 2005 107,995 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 107,995 miles

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.

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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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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