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X553 KGA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,060 mi
Last recorded116,060 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 KGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 116,060 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 116,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 113,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 113,002 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.439% CO (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded vehicle jacking point (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread area (4.1.D.1b)

CO level at idle close to maximum[0.499% CO]

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55R16-97W XL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf jacking block missing

Pass 15 Dec 2014 110,036 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2013 103,136 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 86,076 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 86,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 77,365 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 65,445 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 51,495 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,358 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 43,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 40,065 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 35,629 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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X553 KGA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X553 KGA, 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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X553 KGA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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