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X165 SDN

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX165 SDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe mounting point (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe mounting point (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 174,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Statutory seat belt missing stork missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 173,407 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 167,302 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded al l and greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

rear axle - corrosion to mounting points/ body.

under tray fitted / oil leak .

Fail 24 Aug 2015 167,302 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded al l and greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

rear axle - corrosion to mounting points/ body.

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

under tray fitted / oil leak .

Pass 12 Aug 2014 157,953 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 157,953 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 151,981 miles

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

rear diff - oil leak - slight

Pass 20 Aug 2012 144,723 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre nearly through to cords on outer tread

Fail 20 Aug 2012 144,722 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre nearly through to cords on outer tread

Pass 25 Aug 2011 131,337 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 131,337 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 118,452 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 102,172 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 102,172 miles

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

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 91,049 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 81,691 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 81,691 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 71,023 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 62,912 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 62,912 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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X165 SDN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 X165 SDN, 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 X165 SDN registered?

X165 SDN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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