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X423 MFL

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

169,364 mi
Last recorded169,364 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX423 MFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 169,364 miles

all wheel arches corroded

both inner sills corroded

o/s/f tyre scrubbing

oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2023 169,364 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all wheel arches corroded

both inner sills corroded

o/s/f tyre scrubbing

oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2021 168,404 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 167,723 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 167,720 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 166,727 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear boot floor corroded and holed

Offside Rear boot floor corroded and holed

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 163,987 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

boot floor both side holed and corroded

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2018 163,984 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

boot floor both side holed and corroded

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 160,779 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2017 160,779 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2016 157,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 151,602 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 146,612 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 140,389 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 135,158 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner edge

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2011 129,689 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 129,678 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 125,291 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 125,263 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 120,636 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 115,672 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 111,320 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 111,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 106,610 miles

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

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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X423 MFL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 X423 MFL, 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 X423 MFL registered?

X423 MFL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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