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X173 HJB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,876 mi
Last recorded167,876 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX173 HJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 167,876 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 167,874 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 145,207 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 144,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust heat shield hanging down

Pass 21 Aug 2008 125,903 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust heat shield broken

Pass 4 Sep 2007 109,330 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Sep 2006 92,944 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 92,763 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S/F tyre heavily worn on inner & outer edges.

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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X173 HJB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X173 HJB, 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 X173 HJB registered?

X173 HJB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X173 HJB safe to buy?

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