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X698 YAA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,392 mi
Last recorded160,392 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX698 YAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 160,392 miles

Corrosion forming to underside

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension pipes corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2018 160,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion to underside

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 158,883 miles

Corrosion forming to underside of vehicle

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Slight damage to outer wall

Pass 9 Mar 2016 155,816 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 155,816 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 154,154 miles

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES VERY CORRODED

Fail 13 Feb 2015 154,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAK

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTINGS CORRODED THROUGH / NOT SUPPORTING SYSTEM

OFFSIDE REAR OUTER LOWER SUSPENSION FULCRUM JOINT SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR / IE RUST COMING FROM JOINT / NO EXCESS MOVEMENT SHOWING / JOINT MAY BE SIEZED

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES VERY CORRODED

Pass 28 Feb 2014 150,971 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 150,971 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 144,886 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 139,176 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 133,942 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 127,661 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 127,640 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)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 118,083 miles

centre silencers rattling

Fail 6 Mar 2009 118,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

centre silencers rattling

Pass 8 Apr 2008 105,589 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 89,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 76,056 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 75,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 YAA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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