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W97 XMA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,017 mi
Last recorded142,017 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 XMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 142,017 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 126,260 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 111,067 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 111,067 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 83,546 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 75,871 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 65,654 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 57,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Jul 2009 54,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing with age

Pass 11 Jul 2008 50,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 39,011 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 33,791 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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W97 XMA 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 91.7%.

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 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 W97 XMA, 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 W97 XMA registered?

W97 XMA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W97 XMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W97 XMA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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