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X616 YLJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,245 mi
Last recorded173,245 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX616 YLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 173,245 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 167,484 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 154,792 miles

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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Pass 12 Sep 2013 150,729 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to front bumper

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Some corrosion on under side of car

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2013 150,712 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Damage to front bumper

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Some corrosion on under side of car

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 146,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear floor pan has light corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 133,698 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 121,200 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 109,631 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2009 109,631 miles

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 11 Nov 2008 96,509 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 83,750 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 70,231 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 58,800 miles

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

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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X616 YLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X616 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 X616 YLJ registered?

X616 YLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 December 2000.

Is X616 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X616 YLJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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