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X288 CLE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,638 mi
Last recorded134,638 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX288 CLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 134,638 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in most prescribed areas but not considered excessive

has mascot on bonnet removed for test

Fail 27 May 2014 134,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

corrosion in most prescribed areas but not considered excessive

has mascot on bonnet removed for test

Pass 21 Dec 2012 117,157 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2011 92,512 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 89,386 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 85,869 miles

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

rear shockabsobers,slight misting

Fail 9 Oct 2009 85,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 79,531 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 72,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside front suspension spring upper cup deteriatting with corrosion of front mounting

Pass 22 Oct 2007 72,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside front suspension spring upper cup deteriatting with corrosion of front mounting

Pass 19 Oct 2006 63,058 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 63,056 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate advice

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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X288 CLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X288 CLE, 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 X288 CLE registered?

X288 CLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 October 2000.

Is X288 CLE safe to buy?

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