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X308 RHK

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,984 mi
Last recorded119,984 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX308 RHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 119,984 miles

all suspension bushes starting to detiorate

bonnet difficult to open

general under body corrosion

o/s mirror detiorated

sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection

suspension has surface rust

toe bar socket not fully secured (no tow bar fitted time of test)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 119,650 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all suspension bushes starting to detiorate

bonnet dificult to open

general underbody corrosion

o/s mirror slightly detiorated

sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection

suspension has surface rust

tow bar electric socket not fully secured

Pass 20 Mar 2015 110,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2015 110,206 miles

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2014 103,641 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 103,641 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 97,402 miles

Corrosion on offside boot well.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Slight corrosion on front subframe.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 91,371 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 84,265 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 76,287 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 69,354 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 63,278 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 63,278 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 58,097 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 53,254 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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X308 RHK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X308 RHK, 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 X308 RHK registered?

X308 RHK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 October 2000.

Is X308 RHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X308 RHK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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