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X181 HGF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,614 mi
Last recorded151,614 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX181 HGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 151,614 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

nail in offside front tyre

slight movement up and down in steering wheel

Fail 31 May 2017 151,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

nail in offside front tyre

slight movement up and down in steering wheel

Pass 7 Jun 2016 141,562 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside mirror glass deteriorated but not affecting view to rear

rear fuel pipes corroded

steel wheel fitted to offside rear

Pass 18 Jun 2015 130,931 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

offside & nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2015 130,931 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

offside & nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2014 116,748 miles

Offside front and offside rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges.

Rear suspension is very hard, would advise examination of rear suspesion units.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 116,748 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front and offside rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges.

Rear suspension is very hard, would advise examination of rear suspesion units.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 105,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre brake pipe starting to corrode

nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 30 Aug 2012 100,243 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 100,243 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 86,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 84,384 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 79,492 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 79,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 75,933 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 75,933 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 73,952 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 73,952 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 65,852 miles

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

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

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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X181 HGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X181 HGF, 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 X181 HGF registered?

X181 HGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 September 2000.

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