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X68 AAY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,634 mi
Last recorded153,634 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX68 AAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 153,634 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 148,402 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 142,477 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 135,205 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2012 126,502 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 126,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 117,852 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 117,852 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 109,085 miles

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 31 Mar 2009 100,581 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 100,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 93,346 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 86,771 miles

slight play in both front bottom joints up and down movement

rear brake pads getting low offside rear pads more

Pass 22 Feb 2006 80,614 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 80,546 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn of tread (bald) on inside edge.

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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X68 AAY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X68 AAY, 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 X68 AAY registered?

X68 AAY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X68 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X68 AAY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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