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X239 KAV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,318 mi
Last recorded149,318 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX239 KAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 149,318 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large pastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 134,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2012 126,267 miles

1,Both front tyres worn at inner edges,adviseable to check front wheel alignment.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 126,267 miles

1,Both front tyres worn at inner edges,adviseable to check front wheel alignment.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 116,190 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 116,190 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 105,809 miles

1,Both front tyres wearing at outer edges,adviseable to check front wheel alignment.

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 105,808 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

1,Both front tyres wearing at outer edges,adviseable to check front wheel alignment.

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 96,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 86,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 77,228 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 77,137 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 66,171 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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X239 KAV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X239 KAV, 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 X239 KAV registered?

X239 KAV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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