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X189 CLE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,256 mi
Last recorded144,256 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX189 CLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 144,256 miles

engine management light indicates a fault

windscreen cracked but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 3 Feb 2016 144,256 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

engine management light indicates a fault

windscreen cracked but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 3 Feb 2015 130,025 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 2 Feb 2015 130,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jan 2014 119,885 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 110,098 miles

nearside front exhaust bracket broken but system supported

rear exhaust bracket broken but system supported

Pass 26 Jan 2012 99,449 miles

3rd row of seats not upright at time of test

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

n/s exhaust front pipe bracket broken due to corrosion

o/s/f tyre getting low outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2011 89,465 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 89,465 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 79,371 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 75,560 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 75,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 61,400 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 56,674 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 56,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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X189 CLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X189 CLE, 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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X189 CLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 December 2000.

Is X189 CLE safe to buy?

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