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X701 AJA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,137 mi
Last recorded120,137 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX701 AJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 120,137 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under vehicle corroded, components

Fail 18 Nov 2019 120,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under vehicle corroded, components

Pass 15 Nov 2018 118,192 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 118,187 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 115,504 miles

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

corrosion present underbody to suspension and mounts

Pass 13 Feb 2014 112,674 miles

brake judder present..........

corrosion present to brake pipes..........

front brake balance just inner...........

nearside front btm balljoint slight play........

Pass 26 Feb 2013 108,828 miles

screen chipped..........

Pass 1 Mar 2012 104,882 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

corrosion present both front wings

corrosion present underbody

Pass 3 Sep 2010 101,260 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 101,231 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2009 97,188 miles

screen chipped

Pass 28 Aug 2008

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 91,036 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 91,024 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 78,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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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X701 AJA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel 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 X701 AJA, 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 X701 AJA registered?

X701 AJA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X701 AJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X701 AJA 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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