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X429 UPB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,625 mi
Last recorded142,625 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX429 UPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 142,625 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 142,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 139,651 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 139,651 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 136,805 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 132,273 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 127,266 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 116,564 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 106,253 miles

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

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)

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

front number plate cracked advise replacement

Fail 5 Oct 2009 106,253 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

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

front number plate cracked advise replacement

Pass 16 Oct 2008 93,606 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 82,910 miles

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

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre has small cuts on outside shoulder of tyre

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 6 Oct 2006 74,478 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 65,504 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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X429 UPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 X429 UPB, 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 X429 UPB registered?

X429 UPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X429 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X429 UPB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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