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X235 NKO

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

230,518 mi
Last recorded230,518 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX235 NKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2017 230,518 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of front to rear brake pipes, Above rear sub frame and along back edge of rear sub frame. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No beam image. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill area, inner & outer. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill area, inner & outer. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Upper spring mounting point, front of mounting starting to come away from body. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed Front of engine bay by engine cover. (3.6.C.1b)

Difficult to fully inspect lower coils on rear coil springs due to suspension design.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S (3.6.B.2c)

N/S & O/S Front Inner & outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Wheel bearing is also slightly noisy. (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bush deteriorated but not resulting in movement. (2.7.4)

Nearside Front cross member under radiator corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper wishbone inner mounting point. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also devoid of tread on inner & outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack in put shaft area. (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear. (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame front mounting points. (2.4.A.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear. (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 222,154 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rusting to under side

Fail 29 Feb 2016 222,154 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres bald edges

rusting to under side

Fail 27 Jan 2016 222,006 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill corner (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres wearing on inner/outer edges

General corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension area

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

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill corner (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Broken ride height sensor arm

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above rear axle and offside rear corner (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 217,197 miles

corrosion starting in some areas

offside front coil spring corroded

rear tyres worn off on inner raised tread

Pass 8 Jan 2014 211,280 miles

brake fluid low

offside rear tyre worn off on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2014 211,280 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake fluid low

offside rear tyre worn off on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2013 124,797 miles

front tyres worn on raised edges

offside front coil spring broke at lower end section(not effecting suspension)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 124,797 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on raised edges

offside front coil spring broke at lower end section(not effecting suspension)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 118,485 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 118,485 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

brake fluid level down

Pass 26 Nov 2010 107,639 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 107,639 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 102,762 miles

all coil springs corroded,exact condition unknown,due to limited vision

condition of rear pads unknown due to limited vision

corrosion forming on brake pipes

Fail 11 May 2010 102,762 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all coil springs corroded,exact condition unknown,due to limited vision

condition of rear pads unknown due to limited vision

corrosion forming on brake pipes

Pass 22 May 2009 90,161 miles

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

nearside front coilspring has a fracture to last section of coil but not affecting its support or function

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 19 May 2008 79,372 miles

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

both rear indicators colour fading.

offside front foglight not working.

parking brake lever anti slip rubber missing.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 51,141 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 51,123 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED REAR FLEXIBLE PROPSHAFT COUPLING STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 17 May 2006 45,343 miles

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

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

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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X235 NKO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 X235 NKO, 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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X235 NKO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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