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X199 HKK

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,287 mi
Last recorded133,287 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX199 HKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2025 133,287 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel by front off rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spare wheel holder (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Back off suspension by fuel tank filler neck (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 127,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 127,421 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault instrument panel tapped up over lamp but still seen (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 121,776 miles

Exhaust tail silencer badly corroded

Heavy surface corrosion on both side of boot floor

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side rear hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes to hoses and along chassis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side rear badly corroded at bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion on rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension pipes corroded

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe front support bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 121,763 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick right hand outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust tail silencer badly corroded

Heavy surface corrosion on both side of boot floor

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side rear hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes to hoses and along chassis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side rear badly corroded at bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion on rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension pipes corroded

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe front support bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 117,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 114,220 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear metal brake pipes above rear sub-frame corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs badly corroded at lower sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tail silencer of exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2021 114,210 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both side rear lower outer rose joints worn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in treads to cords and treads just 3.1 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear metal brake pipes above rear sub-frame corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs badly corroded at lower sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tail silencer of exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 112,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern very poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on right hand front shock absorber

Pass 16 Aug 2019 110,372 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incorrectly seated on lower arm

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside parking brake recording little effort

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe, n/s forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe, o/s forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

surface corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes

Fail 1 Aug 2019 110,306 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner sidewall rubbing on upright of suspension (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Badly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chassis and pipes to rear hoses above rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated affecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe front support bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 107,445 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear metal pipe of suspension

left hand handlamp pattern poor

Fail 12 Jul 2018 107,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear metal pipe of suspension

left hand handlamp pattern poor

Pass 3 Aug 2017 103,865 miles

slight play in right hand rear lower rose joint

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2016 97,499 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 97,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 95,341 miles

engine cover fitted underbody tray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 93,778 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 87,994 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 81,998 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 76,311 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 76,311 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,602 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 62,799 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 62,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 56,132 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 49,968 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 40,770 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 33,476 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 33,476 miles

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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X199 HKK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 X199 HKK, 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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X199 HKK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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