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X658 VLS

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,019 mi
Last recorded118,019 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX658 VLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 118,019 miles

play in front wheel bearings

play in o/s/f track rod end

rear brake pads are low

Fail 29 Sep 2011 118,019 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

play in front wheel bearings

play in o/s/f track rod end

rear brake pads are low

Pass 9 Oct 2010 107,386 miles

n/s/f upper balljoint has very slight play in it

o/s and n/s front jacking points are holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

rear brake pads are visually low

Fail 8 Oct 2010 107,386 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

n/s/f upper balljoint has very slight play in it

o/s and n/s front jacking points are holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

rear brake pads are visually low

Pass 14 Sep 2009 100,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pump in poor condition.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 91,979 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 83,223 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 69,792 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 69,792 miles

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

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

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

front number plate in poor condition

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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X658 VLS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X658 VLS, 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 X658 VLS registered?

X658 VLS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X658 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X658 VLS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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