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X283 XCN

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

81,245 mi
Last recorded81,245 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX283 XCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 81,245 miles

various body damage

headlamps hazy

oil leaks

Fail 20 Oct 2020 81,245 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

headlamps hazy

oil leaks

various body damage

Pass 30 Apr 2019 75,217 miles

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

engine oil leak

offside rear inner side light not working

rear diff oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2019 75,217 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working inner and outer (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil leak

offside rear inner side light not working

rear diff oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2018 68,448 miles

offside front bottom ball joint has play

offside rear inner side light not working - bulb holder missing

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 18 Apr 2018 68,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipes come off nozzles (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working 566 bulb (1.2.1b)

offside front bottom ball joint has play

offside rear inner side light not working - bulb holder missing

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 26 Apr 2017 64,314 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Offside rear inner sidelight bulb holder missing

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 12 May 2016 59,132 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn

various body damage

Fail 12 May 2016 59,132 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

offside front tyre inner edge worn

various body damage

Pass 19 Jan 2016 58,058 miles

Both front wheel bearings slight play

Offside front tyre inner edge wearing low

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 19 Jan 2016 58,058 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front wheel bearings slight play

Offside front tyre inner edge wearing low

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 16 Jan 2015 53,917 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 53,917 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 50,502 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 45,957 miles

SRS light on

Pass 17 Jan 2012 40,777 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,406 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 34,404 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 28,386 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 23,226 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 18,751 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 16,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 16,381 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 14,242 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 14,242 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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X283 XCN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 X283 XCN, 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 X283 XCN registered?

X283 XCN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X283 XCN safe to buy?

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