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X293 RRN

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,528 mi
Last recorded170,528 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX293 RRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 170,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 166,842 miles

Offside Rear boot floor corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

all rear brake pipes are painted

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

engine management light on

exhaust cats rattle

Fail 2 Aug 2017 166,840 miles

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

Offside Rear boot floor corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

engine management light on

exhaust cats rattle

Pass 28 Jul 2016 164,587 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 164,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens smashed / missing (1.2.1e)

eml on

Pass 27 Jul 2015 143,814 miles

centre exhaust detiriorated

eml on

n/s repeator dim

Fail 27 Jul 2015 143,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

centre exhaust detiriorated

eml on

n/s repeator dim

Pass 26 Jul 2014 127,346 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 118,202 miles

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

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

middle exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

self level rear suspension oil pipes slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2013 118,202 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

middle exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

self level rear suspension oil pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 73,950 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 67,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 61,194 miles

offside rear shock absorber is damp

Pass 11 Sep 2008 54,779 miles

damage to swept area of windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2007 49,085 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 49,085 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 42,884 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 42,884 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X293 RRN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X293 RRN, 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 X293 RRN registered?

X293 RRN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 October 2000.

Is X293 RRN safe to buy?

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