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X724 PFE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

257,925 mi
Last recorded257,925 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX724 PFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 257,925 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 254,482 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Front, below radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 250,349 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 250,327 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail anti roll bar D bushes both sides (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering cup that spring fits in is breaking away from chassis makes car VERY UNSTABLE (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

dogs do dah on rear seat

Pass 5 Oct 2022 247,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 241,609 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 239,215 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 239,215 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 235,312 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 235,308 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 229,315 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 223,981 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 219,170 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 219,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 214,222 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 214,209 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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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X724 PFE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X724 PFE, 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 X724 PFE registered?

X724 PFE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X724 PFE safe to buy?

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