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X126 XAW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,603 mi
Last recorded82,603 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX126 XAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,603 miles

Corroded hole in offside rear underside

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

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 79,657 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 74,867 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2011 71,714 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 65,669 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on the edge

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

O/S/F tyre starting to crack

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

front plate damaged but not likely to be misread

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Aug 2009 59,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Slight oil leak from differential

Pass 20 Aug 2008 54,769 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 48,231 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 48,231 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 43,290 miles

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 9 Sep 2005 36,273 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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X126 XAW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XAW, 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 XAW registered?

X126 XAW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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