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X424 CTA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,487 mi
Last recorded110,487 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX424 CTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 110,487 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 110,485 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 102,873 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 95,820 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 30 Jan 2012 95,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 20 Oct 2010 87,408 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 87,408 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 78,270 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2009 78,200 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2008 73,093 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

washer jets partially blocked

Pass 25 Sep 2007 66,966 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 59,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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X424 CTA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X424 CTA, 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 X424 CTA registered?

X424 CTA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 October 2000.

Is X424 CTA safe to buy?

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