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X296 EAC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,602 mi
Last recorded88,602 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX296 EAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 88,602 miles

rear suspension weak

Pass 21 Aug 2019 88,514 miles

Offside Rear by rear light damaged

Rear Outer both rear wheel arches corroded but not excessive

Pass 23 Aug 2018 88,134 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 86,919 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 86,919 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 85,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch (5.2.6)

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 82,407 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 82,357 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 78,424 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,278 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 73,868 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 73,823 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2011 71,388 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 71,388 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 67,364 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 13 Aug 2009 62,871 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2008 56,878 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 56,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,572 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 43,055 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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X296 EAC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X296 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.

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What year was X296 EAC registered?

X296 EAC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 September 2000.

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