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X299 ACA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

224,679 mi
Last recorded224,679 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX299 ACA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 224,679 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 214,011 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 213,903 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded two (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 202,503 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 189,245 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 171,928 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 159,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 149,557 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 138,554 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 138,554 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 127,037 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 115,960 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 115,959 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2006 99,191 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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X299 ACA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X299 ACA, 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 X299 ACA registered?

X299 ACA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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