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X368 YLJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,562 mi
Last recorded121,562 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX368 YLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2015 121,562 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 119,084 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 119,084 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 116,497 miles

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

corrosion on offside rear corner of the vehicle

Fail 27 Nov 2013 116,497 miles

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

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

corrosion on offside rear corner of the vehicle

Pass 27 Oct 2012 113,408 miles

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

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

corrosion under offside rear of the vehicle

front wiper smearing

Fail 27 Oct 2012 113,408 miles

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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

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

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

corrosion under offside rear of the vehicle

front wiper smearing

Pass 19 Dec 2011 109,452 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall has slight damage

offside rear corner under the vehicle is corroded

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

rear sub-frame mounting area both sides slightly corroded

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2011 109,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre sidewall has slight damage

offside rear corner under the vehicle is corroded

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

rear sub-frame mounting area both sides slightly corroded

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2011 109,434 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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)

front inner brake pads very low

front wiper smearing slightly

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 104,941 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 100,059 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 95,312 miles

rear discs have corrosion on outer faces

Pass 6 Sep 2007 89,871 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 82,694 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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X368 YLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X368 YLJ, 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 X368 YLJ registered?

X368 YLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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