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X449 WAB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,745 mi
Last recorded173,745 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX449 WAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 173,745 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 165,014 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 150,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 135,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

front tyres different size to rear

Fail 25 Apr 2009 135,508 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front tyres different size to rear

Pass 18 Mar 2008 119,630 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 119,630 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 117,991 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 117,991 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 102,665 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 93,047 miles

off side front disc guard damaged

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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X449 WAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 X449 WAB, 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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X449 WAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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