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X149 ROO

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,505 mi
Last recorded112,505 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX149 ROO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 112,505 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam second hand fitted (2.5.A.1a)

Rear seat belt bcnt be tested seat folded

engine warning light is on

Fail 19 Jan 2018 112,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear cant be tested seat folded

engine warning light is on

Pass 27 Apr 2017 108,158 miles

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

rear subframe bushes have slight play

Fail 26 Apr 2017 108,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear subframe bushes have slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2016 101,256 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 89,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

engine light on

nearside mirror cracked

offside front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 23 Apr 2014

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front & rear brake discs lipped

sills cover fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2013 75,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 75,261 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,149 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 66,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 64,920 miles

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

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

SRS light on

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 62,258 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 58,782 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 55,203 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 55,202 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 50,401 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2006 45,632 miles

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

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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X149 ROO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X149 ROO, 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 X149 ROO registered?

X149 ROO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 October 2000.

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