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X126 HVM

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,727 mi
Last recorded116,727 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX126 HVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 116,727 miles

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

cuts outer sidewall n/s/f tyre

front brake pads wearing thin

play n/s/f suspension bottom ball joint

play o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage upper bush

Pass 30 Jul 2014 105,121 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 97,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 96,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 90,931 miles

both front tyres have cuts on there inner sidewalls

Pass 5 Oct 2010 84,225 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 76,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 69,192 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Oct 2007 60,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 51,978 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 50,997 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front+rear number plates delaminating

Fail 21 Aug 2006 50,992 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front+rear number plates delaminating

Pass 18 Aug 2005 44,756 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 44,756 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 44,756 miles

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

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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X126 HVM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 X126 HVM, 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 X126 HVM registered?

X126 HVM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X126 HVM safe to buy?

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