CarVerify

Free Car Check

X427 CEN

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,068 mi
Last recorded114,068 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX427 CEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 114,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear and offside rear floor underneath rusted through but not within prescribed ares

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 113,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear and offside rear floor underneath rusted through but not within prescribed ares

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 108,847 miles

Body has slight corrosion exterior panels and the under-side (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Fail 21 Nov 2017 108,847 miles

Body has slight corrosion exterior panels and the under-side (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2016 107,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 107,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 104,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (3.6.B.4d)

nearside and offside front tyres are slightly perished and worn to 4mm of tread

offside rear tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Nov 2014 101,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n,s,r and o,s,r indicators slightly discoloured

o,s,r tyre worn to 4mm of tread

Fail 26 Nov 2013 98,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight exhaust blow

Pass 26 Nov 2013 98,130 miles

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight exhaust blow

Pass 15 Nov 2012 94,756 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 89,403 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 89,362 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 81,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

SRS FAULT LIGHT ON

Fail 11 Nov 2010 81,956 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

SRS FAULT LIGHT ON

Pass 11 Nov 2009 74,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 74,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 67,596 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 67,316 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 60,101 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 53,488 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 47,089 miles

Nearside Front 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
Full Mercedes-benz E reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X427 CEN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X427 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X427 CEN?

You can check the full history of X427 CEN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X427 CEN registered?

X427 CEN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 November 2000.

Is X427 CEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X427 CEN shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X427 CEN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X427 CEN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.