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X404 BAE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,276 mi
Last recorded211,276 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX404 BAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 211,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 130,156 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 191,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 174,358 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 174,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2017 142,806 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 84,652 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 84,652 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 80,687 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 80,687 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides middle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 75,934 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 72,027 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,239 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 62,905 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 58,180 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 54,013 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 49,547 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 49,547 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 42,850 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 34,934 miles

Rear 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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X404 BAE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 3,226cc diesel 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 X404 BAE, 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 X404 BAE registered?

X404 BAE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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