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X228 MDX

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,606 mi
Last recorded112,606 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX228 MDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 112,606 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 112,572 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 112,548 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

front exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 112,194 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 108,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Oct 2009 102,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 97,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 Oct 2007 92,098 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished & cut out on edges

cats rattle

Pass 26 Oct 2007 92,098 miles

both front tyres slightly perished & cut out on edges

cats rattle

Pass 31 Oct 2006 86,539 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 77,405 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges and cuts in all tyres.

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

Rear brake disc inner faces corroding.

Sills,sill floors centre floor areas,parts of fuel,brake pipes could not be checked because of covers fitted.

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 MDX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MDX, 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 MDX registered?

X228 MDX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 November 2000.

Is X228 MDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X228 MDX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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