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X408 NKN

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,621 mi
Last recorded149,621 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX408 NKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 149,621 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 149,621 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 145,170 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 140,362 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 136,583 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 131,860 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

centre exhaust hanger snapped

slight corrosion to front to rear fuel pipes

Fail 12 Feb 2014 131,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

centre exhaust hanger snapped

slight corrosion to front to rear fuel pipes

Pass 21 Feb 2013 129,340 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f road spring broken but still located

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 126,589 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 126,551 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 122,123 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 122,123 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 111,404 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 101,305 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate slightley corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2009 101,186 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate slightley corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2008 91,959 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 91,959 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 79,368 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 69,217 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 69,217 miles

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

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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X408 NKN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X408 NKN, 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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X408 NKN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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