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X228 HRK

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,491 mi
Last recorded114,491 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX228 HRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 114,491 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 114,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2010 106,281 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2010 106,281 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 94,005 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2008 83,529 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 79,971 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 79,971 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 68,024 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 109,466 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

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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X228 HRK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X228 HRK, 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 X228 HRK registered?

X228 HRK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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