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X243 RVV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,920 mi
Last recorded96,920 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX243 RVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 96,920 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 96,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 93,638 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 81,704 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 81,691 miles

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 79,025 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside tread.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 75,113 miles

front tyres @ 3mm wearing on inside. rear tyres @ 2mm in centre.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 67,825 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 60,178 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 52,453 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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X243 RVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X243 RVV, 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 X243 RVV registered?

X243 RVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X243 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X243 RVV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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