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X343 KCW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,067 mi
Last recorded119,067 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX343 KCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 119,067 miles

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

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

Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear exhaust mount corroded bit still supported

steering wheel has free play

Pass 24 Nov 2016 114,890 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 114,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 110,423 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 110,422 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 103,490 miles

Front and centre exhaust brackets broken

Slight play in upper steering column bush/bearing

Pass 25 Nov 2013 95,810 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 87,690 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 80,092 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 74,107 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 68,531 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 68,531 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 63,846 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 55,990 miles

front brake pads worn to approx 3mm

Pass 22 Sep 2006 46,992 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 35,908 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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X343 KCW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X343 KCW, 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 X343 KCW registered?

X343 KCW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X343 KCW safe to buy?

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