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X397 RNW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,211 mi
Last recorded128,211 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX397 RNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 128,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 120,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 May 2018 120,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 109,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 94,249 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 90,783 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 87,315 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 83,575 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 83,575 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 79,226 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 74,230 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 69,979 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 69,979 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 65,577 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 61,723 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 56,654 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 50,398 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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X397 RNW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X397 RNW, 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 X397 RNW registered?

X397 RNW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 November 2000.

Is X397 RNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X397 RNW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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