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X727 CTU

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,906 mi
Last recorded116,906 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX727 CTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 116,906 miles

General underside corrosion

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 114,615 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 112,743 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 110,369 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 107,682 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 104,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 101,965 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 98,814 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 94,326 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 85,816 miles

unable too see bottom off rear springs

Fail 19 Apr 2016 85,754 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

unable too see bottom off rear springs

Fail 14 Apr 2015 83,895 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advancing under body corrosion/also component corrosion

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 83,895 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advancing under body corrosion/also component corrosion

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 81,689 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r tyre outter sidwall perished and cracking

rear underbody component/and chassis corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2013 79,533 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advancing under body corrosion

n/s/r tyre side wall to tread area cracking

Fail 16 Apr 2013 79,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advancing under body corrosion

n/s/r tyre side wall to tread area cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2012 78,283 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Apr 2011 76,283 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

front wiper blade split

n/s/r tyre crackingotter side wall

Pass 13 Apr 2010 74,799 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 72,767 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 68,980 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Mar 2008 68,856 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

unable to check rear seat belts or seats due to seats being folded down at time of test.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 65,194 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 65,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 62,373 miles

N/S/R Tyre close to legal limit outer edge. †N/S/F Tyre has deep cuts to outer sidewall. †O/S/R Tyre has cuts to outer sidewall.

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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X727 CTU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X727 CTU, 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 X727 CTU registered?

X727 CTU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 November 2000.

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