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X609 YLJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,749 mi
Last recorded151,749 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX609 YLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 151,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SRS warning light on

Pass 7 Jan 2010 143,761 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SRS warning light on

Pass 10 Jan 2009 131,580 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 131,571 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake balance just within limits

Fail 14 Jan 2008 120,385 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Rear brake balance just within limits

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight movement at nearside door mirror

Pass 14 Jan 2008 120,385 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Rear brake balance just within limits

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight movement at nearside door mirror

Pass 10 Jan 2007 108,186 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 94,679 miles

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

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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X609 YLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X609 YLJ, 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 X609 YLJ registered?

X609 YLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 December 2000.

Is X609 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X609 YLJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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