MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,931 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)
Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)
Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
advise offside front foglight not working (not part of MOT)
oil leaking from around turbo
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
n/s/r tyre badly worn inner edge
o/s/r tyre getting low worn inner edge
oil leaking from around turbo
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
tracking or camber angle need adgusting
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X42 AAY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 X42 AAY, 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 X42 AAY registered?
X42 AAY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.
Is X42 AAY safe to buy?
The MOT history for X42 AAY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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