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W605 XAX

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,071 mi
Last recorded153,071 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW605 XAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 153,071 miles

Offside Front floor corroded by jacking point borderline

n/s mirror cracked

wear in o/s/f anti roll bar link

wear in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 5 Jan 2017 148,190 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 148,188 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 143,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint boot splitting borderline

Nearside Rear indicator fading borderline

both rear tyres just legal

operation of srs light

wear in o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 6 Jan 2015 139,885 miles

corrosion on rear subframe & suspension

flctuation on rear brake s

n/s/f tyre just legal on inner edges

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 6 Jan 2014 136,036 miles

both rear brake hoses cracking borderline

n/s/r tyre just legal 1.6mm

Pass 3 Jan 2013 131,868 miles

exhaust rear mounting

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

wear in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 21 Dec 2011 127,608 miles

noisr n/s/f brake

Fail 21 Dec 2011 127,608 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

noisr n/s/f brake

Pass 20 Dec 2010 120,650 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 120,648 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 114,776 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 30 Dec 2008 106,774 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 106,624 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Dec 2007 99,193 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 93,470 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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W605 XAX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W605 XAX, 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 W605 XAX registered?

W605 XAX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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