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X269 EAC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,820 mi
Last recorded169,820 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX269 EAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 169,820 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 169,820 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 168,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 166,568 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2013 166,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 161,788 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 155,707 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 154,536 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 148,100 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 139,873 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 139,863 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 130,106 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 130,097 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 120,457 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 109,449 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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X269 EAC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 3,226cc diesel 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 X269 EAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X269 EAC registered?

X269 EAC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is X269 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X269 EAC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X269 EAC have outstanding finance?

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