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X521 XNG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,938 mi
Last recorded69,938 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX521 XNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 69,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 69,919 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 69,054 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 66,850 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 65,086 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 62,486 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,935 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 57,072 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 53,107 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 53,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

inner edge worn off right hand front tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2012 49,486 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 46,425 miles

offside front windscreen washer jet high and partially blocked

Pass 10 Sep 2010 42,123 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 38,069 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 37,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 34,405 miles

slight lift in front lower ball joints

Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,237 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 31,237 miles

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

tyres low on edges.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 23,658 miles

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

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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X521 XNG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X521 XNG, 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 X521 XNG registered?

X521 XNG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 September 2000.

Is X521 XNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X521 XNG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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