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X712 KCT

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,380 mi
Last recorded166,380 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX712 KCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 166,380 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 163,481 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 163,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 160,143 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 156,783 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak on turbo

Fail 15 Feb 2012 156,781 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak on turbo

Pass 23 Feb 2011 151,670 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 151,669 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 143,741 miles

offside front fog light innoperative

Fail 25 Feb 2010 143,741 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

offside front fog light innoperative

Pass 24 Nov 2008 135,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 135,246 miles

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

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 131,452 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 125,036 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Nov 2006 124,980 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 115,944 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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X712 KCT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X712 KCT, 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 X712 KCT registered?

X712 KCT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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