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X421 HRD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,307 mi
Last recorded189,307 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX421 HRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 189,307 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear corrosion

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 189,165 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 179,643 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 179,560 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear quarter section, underside. Both sides (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes to all four hubs and front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 170,652 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 157,588 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 146,155 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 132,489 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 118,451 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front o/s front and n/s rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 10 Nov 2011 109,026 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 4 Oct 2010 96,384 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 96,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 88,269 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 88,269 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 81,180 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 72,897 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 61,792 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 52,955 miles

Nearside 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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X421 HRD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X421 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 X421 HRD registered?

X421 HRD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X421 HRD safe to buy?

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