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X229 CLE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,969 mi
Last recorded156,969 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 CLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 156,969 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 156,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 147,619 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f fog lamp lense cracked

oil leaks

rear discs corroded on inner face

rear shocks weaping

small cut to n/s/f outer side wall

Fail 27 Sep 2016 147,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel well / arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working all on with side lights (1.2.1b)

small cut to n/s/f outer side wall

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f fog lamp lense cracked

oil leaks

rear discs corroded on inner face

rear shocks weaping

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 135,466 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 135,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 118,022 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 101,129 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 101,129 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 88,135 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside & offside headlamp washers not working

nearside front tyre below 1.6mm on inner & outer band, & worn on outer sidewall

Pass 27 Aug 2011 85,657 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 83,617 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 79,962 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 79,901 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 76,396 miles

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

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

front crossmember slightly rusted

front number plate slightly faded

Pass 12 Sep 2007 67,163 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 57,652 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer sidewall

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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X229 CLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X229 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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What year was X229 CLE registered?

X229 CLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 October 2000.

Is X229 CLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X229 CLE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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