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X249 NGK

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

198,871 mi
Last recorded198,871 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX249 NGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 198,871 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by the jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front corroded but not likely to cause injury or effect vehicle structure

Nearside Rear corroded on wheel arch but not likely to cause injury or affect vehicle structure

Offside Front corroded but not likely to cause injury or affect vehicle structure

Offside Rear corroded on wheel arch but not likely to cause injury or affect vehicle structure

Pass 3 Jul 2021 195,675 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 195,673 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2020 192,700 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 190,474 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 190,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 187,067 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 182,066 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 173,589 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 173,582 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 163,229 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 153,992 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 141,166 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 132,161 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING FROM INSIDE.

Pass 2 Jul 2011 122,365 miles

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

under chassie + engine tray fitted.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 108,553 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 161,183 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 155,448 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 155,319 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 147,872 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 84,296 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 84,296 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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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X249 NGK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X249 NGK, 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 X249 NGK registered?

X249 NGK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X249 NGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X249 NGK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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