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X386 CLA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,497 mi
Last recorded123,497 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX386 CLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 123,497 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 120,429 miles

car is rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2020 120,409 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both rear under sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both beam patterns are weak

both front under sills are holed

car is going very rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2019 118,728 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 118,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing, behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (behind wheel) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition drivers view (3.2 (c) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 115,864 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 115,863 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 115,577 miles

Headlights slightly deteriorated

Metal brak pipes corroded

Nearside And offside front bottom ball joints worn

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 113,577 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 113,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 106,664 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 98,662 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 93,198 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 87,991 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 79,632 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 74,374 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 71,219 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 67,805 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 64,382 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 58,858 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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X386 CLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X386 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 X386 CLA registered?

X386 CLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 December 2000.

Is X386 CLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X386 CLA shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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