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X696 HRD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,516 mi
Last recorded168,516 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX696 HRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 168,516 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing low at inner edges

front brakes imbalance 20%

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

Pass 22 Mar 2014 165,465 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 159,689 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 150,350 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 150,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 119,183 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 119,183 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 96,942 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2009 96,654 miles

N/s/f seat belt noisey when pulled out.

Fail 18 May 2009 96,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

N/s/f seat belt noisey when pulled out.

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 8 May 2008 88,522 miles

o/s/r tyre on wear indicators

Fail 8 May 2008 88,522 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre on wear indicators

Pass 9 May 2007 78,334 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

parking brake efforts-slightly lower at offside

Fail 23 May 2006 64,042 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 May 2006 64,042 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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X696 HRD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X696 HRD, 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 X696 HRD registered?

X696 HRD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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