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X712 RFC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,776 mi
Last recorded119,776 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX712 RFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 119,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

heat shield insecure

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2014 119,774 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

heat shield insecure

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2013 114,778 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak at turbo

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 15 Apr 2013 114,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak at turbo

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Apr 2012 109,196 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 109,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 100,441 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 100,441 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 91,704 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 87,176 miles

inside edge of tread scuffed on both o/s tyres

Fail 27 Aug 2009 87,175 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

inside edge of tread scuffed on both o/s tyres

Pass 21 Aug 2008 80,121 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 71,019 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 71,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 61,653 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 61,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 51,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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X712 RFC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RFC, 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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X712 RFC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X712 RFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X712 RFC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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