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X503 KUY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

175,241 mi
Last recorded175,241 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX503 KUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 175,241 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all brake pipes front to the rear slighlty corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension/steering/braking components slightly corroded

under vehicle all suspension bush(s) and cover(s) slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2011 159,295 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

all brake disc(s) front and rear slightly pitted

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2010 147,356 miles

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)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 139,820 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2008 119,404 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 109,695 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 95,942 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 81,567 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 81,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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X503 KUY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X503 KUY, 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 X503 KUY registered?

X503 KUY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 December 2000.

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The MOT history for X503 KUY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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