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X398 CLA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Diesel 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,082 mi
Last recorded136,082 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX398 CLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 136,082 miles

air bag turned off

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2016 131,098 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 May 2016 131,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 123,171 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 120,712 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 120,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 119,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 113,823 miles

4 x winter tyres

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

LPG CERTIFICATE BIRMINGHAM AUTOGAS 1205 5-7-12

corrosion to wheel archs

damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 20 May 2013 112,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

4 x winter tyres

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

LPG CERTIFICATE BIRMINGHAM AUTOGAS 1205 5-7-12

TAXI TEST : DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER

TAXI TEST : LPG VEHICLE FAILED ORIGINAL FUEL TYPE EMMISIONS TEST

TAXI TEST : NON STANDARD TINTS IN REAR

corrosion to wheel archs

damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2012 78,676 miles

slight play nearside front wheel bearing and lower ball joint

slight play offside front wheel bearing

spare tyre on taxi limit

Pass 24 Jan 2012 76,232 miles

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

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

Off side front tyre wearing bold on inner edge.

Fail 24 Jan 2012 76,211 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Off side front tyre wearing bold on inner edge.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 67,259 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 57,659 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 57,610 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 48,308 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,217 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 46,217 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n s f tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,769 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine management light on

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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X398 CLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 2,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X398 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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X398 CLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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