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X553 XEO

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,173 mi
Last recorded111,173 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 XEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 111,173 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2018 111,164 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracked

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

Rear subframe corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 108,820 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 106,420 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 106,420 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 103,530 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 101,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 97,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 94,979 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 91,005 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 87,167 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 87,167 miles

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

tracking required

Pass 30 Nov 2009 82,126 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 73,737 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 73,728 miles

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

n/s/f foglight inoperative

o/s/f tyre on limit on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2007 66,196 miles

n/s/r inner sidelight inop

Pass 5 Dec 2006 56,866 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 47,172 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 XEO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XEO, 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 XEO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 December 2000.

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