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X258 CDA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

196,957 mi
Last recorded196,957 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX258 CDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2017 196,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer wall - marked (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Bonner release leaver broken

Engine under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge heavily worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp very dim

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

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

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

Rear Seats folded in down position not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 5 Apr 2016 192,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 192,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault when main beam is operated (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working 380 fitted (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet cable defective

Fail 8 Jan 2015 185,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 185,327 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 179,428 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 171,414 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 163,943 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 163,943 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 155,178 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 155,178 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 142,764 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 130,239 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 117,645 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 104,462 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 104,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 90,941 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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X258 CDA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X258 CDA, 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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X258 CDA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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