MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,256 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
General underbody corrosion.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Both wheel arches corroded.
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Stone chip in windscreen.
Undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded and off side rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel pipes corroded
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Centre brake pipes corroded
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front brake pipe corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Both front brake pipes slightly corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front number plate damaged
Stone chips in windscreen
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
stone chip to windscreen
nearside rear tyre close to legal limit
rear brake discs corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front outer wheelarches have bubbles of corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X253 XFM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 X253 XFM, 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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X253 XFM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 December 2000.
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