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X303 CAM

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,972 mi
Last recorded124,972 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX303 CAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 124,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (5.2.6)

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

front and rear brake disks corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 124,325 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion rear of both rear doosteps

smell of engine fumes from engine bay

Fail 3 Sep 2014 124,325 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion rear of both rear doosteps

smell of engine fumes from engine bay

Pass 30 Aug 2013 121,913 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

mill light on

Fail 30 Aug 2013 121,913 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

mill light on

Pass 24 Aug 2012 117,171 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 115,228 miles

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

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

offside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge+wearing on outer edge

srs warning light on

Fail 25 Aug 2011 115,227 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge+wearing on outer edge

srs warning light on

Pass 27 Aug 2010 110,334 miles

front dic

Fail 25 Aug 2010 110,334 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front dic

Pass 8 Aug 2009 99,617 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 89,162 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 80,108 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 68,415 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)

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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X303 CAM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X303 CAM, 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 X303 CAM registered?

X303 CAM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X303 CAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X303 CAM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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