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X288 KCW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,595 mi
Last recorded166,595 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX288 KCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 166,595 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 160,974 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

auxillary drive belt cracking

both front to rear metal fuel lines damaged slightly

engine undertray fitted

nearside front rubber jacking block missing

nearside front tyre wearing heavily on the inner edge

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

some corrosion around the rear suspension mountings

some corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 15 Dec 2009 160,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

auxillary drive belt cracking

both front to rear metal fuel lines damaged slightly

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge, nearside heavily

engine undertray fitted

nearside front rubber jacking block missing

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

some corrosion around the rear suspension mountings

some corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 14 Jan 2009 148,369 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine undertray fitted

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

plastic outer sill covers fitted

unable to clearly view the front brake pads

Pass 17 Jan 2008 137,985 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 137,985 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 117,309 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 81,383 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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X288 KCW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X288 KCW, 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 KCW registered?

X288 KCW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 October 2000.

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