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X268 PEO

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,594 mi
Last recorded153,594 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX268 PEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 153,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 148,812 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

O/S/F wing has holed corrosion by bumper edge.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 133,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 133,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 116,490 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 116,489 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 124,706 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel and brake pipes rusting over rear axle

panel o/s/r under vehicle around fuel neck corroded bad

Pass 21 Feb 2011 100,650 miles

FRONT TO REAR & TO LOAD VALVE BRAKE PIPES CORRODING FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPE CORRODING O/S/R BOOT FLOOR CORRODED & HOLED NOT WITHIN ALOAD BEARING POINT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 95,833 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 91,758 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 84,155 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 84,155 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 78,382 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 78,382 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

slight lift in both bottom ball joints

Pass 5 Dec 2005 72,003 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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X268 PEO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X268 PEO, 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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X268 PEO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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