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W896 XGO

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

142,963 mi
Last recorded142,963 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW896 XGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 142,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 142,963 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 140,067 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside mirror glass cracked

both frt & n/s/r wheel rims dented

Pass 26 Mar 2020 136,935 miles

attention nearside washers

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside mirror glass cracked

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perishing

Fail 23 Mar 2020 136,903 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

attention nearside washers

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside mirror glass cracked

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2019 134,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall cut

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all wheel rims dented

both frt & o/s/r tyres worn inner edges

Fail 9 Apr 2019 134,014 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall cut

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all wheel rims dented

both frt & o/s/r tyres worn inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2018 128,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Offside mirror glass discolour

rear no plate discolour

Fail 3 Apr 2018 127,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Offside mirror discolour

rear no plate discolour

Fail 3 Apr 2018 127,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Offside mirror discolour

rear no plate discolour

Pass 16 Mar 2017 122,583 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn inner edge cut in tread

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fuel cap seal perishing

rear flexi brake hoses ferules corroding

rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear no plate discolour

Fail 16 Mar 2017 122,583 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn inner edge cut in tread

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fuel cap seal perishing

rear flexi brake hoses ferules corroding

rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear no plate discolour

Pass 15 Mar 2016 115,154 miles

rear no plate discolour

Pass 2 Apr 2015 109,428 miles

o/s/f wheel rim dented

slight play n/s rack arm

slight play o/s/f hub brg

Fail 26 Mar 2015 109,305 miles

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

o/s/f wheel rim dented

slight play n/s rack arm

slight play o/s/f hub brg

Pass 26 Mar 2014 102,224 miles

both front and o/s/r rims damaged

nearside rear tyre kerb damaged

slight lift in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 24 Mar 2014

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

frt & o/s/r wheel rims dented

n/s/r tyre kerb damage

slight lift n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 25 Mar 2013 93,430 miles

both frt tyres badly worn close to limit & perishing

slight play o/s/f hub brg

Fail 13 Mar 2012 91,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 91,263 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 87,818 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 84,096 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 80,045 miles

o/s and n/s bottom ball joints worn

Pass 26 Mar 2008 76,598 miles

lift in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 27 Mar 2007 70,731 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 64,692 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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W896 XGO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 W896 XGO, 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 W896 XGO registered?

W896 XGO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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