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X407 POE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

159,000 mi
Last recorded159,000 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX407 POE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 159,000 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear corrosion to boot floor

Fail 16 Aug 2017 158,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear corrosion to boot floor

Pass 11 Aug 2016 151,851 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 151,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle pipes (two) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 145,857 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on boot floor pan

play in steering inner joints

Pass 12 Sep 2014 139,159 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear boot floor corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

offside boot floor corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

Fail 12 Sep 2014 139,159 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear boot floor corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

offside boot floor corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

Pass 11 Sep 2013 128,175 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 128,174 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 121,953 miles

Centre exhaust mounting hanger insecure

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

Nearside front tyre slightly deflated

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 117,203 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 117,201 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 112,121 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 105,929 miles

215/55/16 93w

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

strong advisory that both rear tyres are worn to the limit

Fail 15 Oct 2009 105,929 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

215/55/16 93w

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

strong advisory that both rear tyres are worn to the limit

Pass 21 Oct 2008 96,428 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 86,797 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)

Fail 20 Oct 2007 86,797 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2006
Pass 27 Oct 2005 65,440 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 65,440 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X407 POE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X407 POE, 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 X407 POE registered?

X407 POE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 November 2000.

Is X407 POE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X407 POE shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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