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X522 HDO

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,486 mi
Last recorded158,486 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX522 HDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 158,486 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 156,720 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 156,718 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 155,405 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 153,312 miles

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 22 Oct 2010 151,226 miles

nsf floor pan corroded by jacking point

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 18 Oct 2010 151,222 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

nsf floor pan corroded by jacking point

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2009 145,023 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2008 140,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine rattling and noisey around front pulley areas

front brakes slight imbalance

Pass 11 Sep 2007 168,424 miles

front no plate cracked

s r s light on

under body rust

Fail 1 Sep 2007 168,391 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2006 134,701 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jul 2006 132,740 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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X522 HDO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X522 HDO, 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 X522 HDO registered?

X522 HDO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X522 HDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X522 HDO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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