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X447 TAO

2000 Mercedes Coupe

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,269 mi
Last recorded121,269 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes Coupe87,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX447 TAO
MakeMercedes
ModelCoupe
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 121,269 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 121,269 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 116,339 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 116,338 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 114,657 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Fail 23 May 2013

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Pass 8 May 2012 104,890 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 96,483 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 96,483 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 87,729 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 78,988 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 78,988 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 68,811 miles

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED/THESE ITEMS CLEANED-INSPECTED/TREATED

Pass 12 May 2007 61,325 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 51,706 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 43,236 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Coupe?

Based on 1,419 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
4,320
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
position lamp(s) not working 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 20
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X447 TAO is a 2000 Mercedes Coupe in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 87,990 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 Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X447 TAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X447 TAO registered?

X447 TAO is a 2000 Mercedes Coupe, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X447 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X447 TAO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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