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X698 CGU

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

174,816 mi
Last recorded174,816 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX698 CGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 174,816 miles

Boot floor corroded both sides

Engine covers and under trays fitted

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 174,816 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Boot floor panels corroded both sides.

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 172,124 miles

Corrosion to boot floor panels on both sides

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2019 171,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion to boot floor panels on both sides

Engine covers and under trays fitted

O/S/F fog light not working

Pass 7 Sep 2018 169,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 167,151 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 167,151 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber bent out of shape due to broken spring

Pass 7 Sep 2016 165,658 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 159,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 155,599 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 15,935 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 150,933 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 142,728 miles

advise wheel alignment check

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 15 Aug 2012 142,720 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise wheel alignment check

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 18 Aug 2011 136,058 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 136,052 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 127,581 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 20 Aug 2009 117,105 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 117,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 100,392 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 86,150 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 74,792 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 62,990 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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X698 CGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X698 CGU, 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 X698 CGU registered?

X698 CGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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