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X665 RGG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

213,657 mi
Last recorded213,657 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX665 RGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2016 213,657 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall splits (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

boot floor corroded and holed

nearside rear tyre splits on inner sidewall not to cords

oil leaks from boost pipes

Pass 7 Aug 2015 208,839 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 208,839 miles

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 204,813 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 196,708 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 187,353 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 187,353 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 179,881 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 170,677 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 161,273 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 152,759 miles

235/40 180on front 265/35 18 on rear

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 152,759 miles

235/40 180on front 265/35 18 on rear

Pass 23 Jan 2008 152,741 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 144,709 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 144,709 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 136,875 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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X665 RGG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 X665 RGG, 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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X665 RGG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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