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X116 YAU

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

146,649 mi
Last recorded146,649 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX116 YAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2017 146,649 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

both rear brake back plates insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2016 136,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 136,300 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 131,113 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 131,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 127,260 miles

Both front tyres low pressure

Lower rear petrol pipe corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak rear differential

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 127,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear hub lower bushes worn

Fail 22 Aug 2014 127,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres low pressure

Lower rear petrol pipe corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak rear differential

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 123,586 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front jacking point corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 22 Aug 2013 123,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front jacking point corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 22 Aug 2012 119,648 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 119,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Headlight weight componsator switch lever broken.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 113,841 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 113,834 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

chip in zone b of screen

corrosion to both rear coil springs

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 27 Aug 2010 104,825 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2010 104,825 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2009 96,294 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 88,035 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 88,035 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 79,434 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 69,413 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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X116 YAU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 X116 YAU, 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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X116 YAU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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