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W649 XOA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,640 mi
Last recorded163,640 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW649 XOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 163,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge (almost to cords)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic trims fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2014 139,771 miles

Offside rear tyre tread bald on the inner edge.

Rear metal and suspension pipes corroded.

Slight play in offside front hub assembly.

Slight wear and play in offside front lower balljoint.

Underside corroded.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 139,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside rear tyre tread bald on the inner edge.

Rear metal and suspension pipes corroded.

Slight play in offside front hub assembly.

Slight wear and play in offside front lower balljoint.

Underside corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 123,376 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion both front wheel arches

Fail 11 Feb 2013 123,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion both front wheel arches

Pass 21 Feb 2012 108,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wheelarches rusty (not excessive and no sharp edges at time of test)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 108,651 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wheelarches rusty (not excessive and no sharp edges at time of test)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 92,171 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 14 Feb 2011 92,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front exhaust downpipe bracket snapped.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 74,708 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVEN

Pass 19 Feb 2009 55,788 miles

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

PLASTIC COVERS ON SILL PANELS

Pass 20 Feb 2008 47,280 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 45,460 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 45,388 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 41,453 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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W649 XOA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This 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 W649 XOA, 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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W649 XOA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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