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X401 HRD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

191,486 mi
Last recorded191,486 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX401 HRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 191,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Apr 2017 184,443 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Apr 2016 175,770 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 175,770 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion LOWER SILL (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 169,880 miles

offside front outer floor corroded excessively at jacking point

Fail 30 Mar 2015 169,874 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

offside front outer floor corroded excessively at jacking point

Pass 3 Apr 2014 163,810 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 157,795 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner egdes of tread

slight wear in offside front steering arm inner knuckle joint

Pass 15 Mar 2012 151,244 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 151,241 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight wear in offside front steering arm inner knuckle joint

Pass 7 Feb 2011 145,596 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 145,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

suspect incorrect tracking alignment due to excessive front tyre wear

Pass 25 Jan 2010 133,895 miles

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

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

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 118,967 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 118,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 101,886 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 86,985 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 71,447 miles

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

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

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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X401 HRD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X401 HRD, 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 X401 HRD registered?

X401 HRD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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