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W862 XCE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,951 mi
Last recorded143,951 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW862 XCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 143,951 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 133,478 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 121,564 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 121,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 108,693 miles

all brake pipes coated with spray grease

brake pipes where seen starting to corode

o/s/door mirror glass fading

suspension pipes very rusty

Fail 24 Mar 2010 108,693 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes coated with spray grease

brake pipes where seen starting to corode

no brake test due to broken front spring

o/s/door mirror glass fading

suspension pipes very rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2009 94,749 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn low on edge

o/s/r tyre bald on edge

Pass 18 Mar 2008 80,160 miles

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

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

tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Mar 2008 80,098 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

front number plate deteriorating

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2007 65,817 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 65,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number detorated

n/s/f tyre bald on edge

Pass 15 Mar 2006 55,034 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag warning lamp staying on

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre low on edge both front tyres bald on edge not m o t testable

small cut on n/s/f tyre

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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W862 XCE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W862 XCE, 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 W862 XCE registered?

W862 XCE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W862 XCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W862 XCE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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