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X495 VSH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

318,621 mi
Last recorded318,621 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX495 VSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 318,621 miles

Antiroll bar links got play

Ball joints got play

H Brake just pass test

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

Steering rack got play

Fail 16 Jun 2012 316,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Both sides F Lower wheel inner arches corroded and got holes needs attantion

Floor slightly corroded

Steering rack got play

Suspntion ball joints got play

Pass 18 Jun 2011 310,912 miles

Air beg light on

Brake pipes slightly correded

Disks scored and correded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 304,899 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 304,896 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2009 298,058 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 298,058 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 283,582 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 252,103 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 238,338 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 237,063 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 214,397 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 170,041 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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X495 VSH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X495 VSH, 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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X495 VSH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 October 2000.

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