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X413 CEN

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,397 mi
Last recorded173,397 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX413 CEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 173,397 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 173,384 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2013 165,463 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2013 165,443 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 157,191 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 147,185 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded.

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 147,177 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

All brake discs slightly corroded.

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 134,986 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 106,350 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 106,349 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 78,098 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 140,404 miles

1, REAR SILENCER DETERIATED, † † †2, N/S REAR TREADF ON LIMIT. † † †3, O/S REAR INDICATOR STARTING TO FADE.

4, O/S REAR SEAT BELT SHROUD MISSING.

Fail 22 Oct 2007 140,404 miles

1, REAR SILENCER DETERIATED, † † †2, N/S REAR TREADF ON LIMIT. † † †3, O/S REAR INDICATOR STARTING TO FADE.

4, O/S REAR SEAT BELT SHROUD MISSING.

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 135,810 miles

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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X413 CEN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X413 CEN, 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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X413 CEN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 November 2000.

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