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X359 CLA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,834 mi
Last recorded114,834 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX359 CLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 114,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 105,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013
Pass 31 Oct 2012 95,877 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 31 Oct 2012 95,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 7 Jun 2011 93,045 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 90,878 miles

lift in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 21 Jan 2010 90,878 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

lift in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 30 Oct 2008 89,030 miles

slight lift in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 28 Oct 2008 89,011 miles

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

slight lift in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 31 Jul 2007 84,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M light on

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 31 Jul 2007 84,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M light on

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Jun 2006 69,183 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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X359 CLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X359 CLA, 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 X359 CLA registered?

X359 CLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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