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X729 HLM

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

145,138 mi
Last recorded145,138 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX729 HLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 145,138 miles

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

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2024 145,112 miles

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2023 145,028 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 144,658 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 144,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 143,298 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 143,298 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 141,985 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 140,201 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 140,043 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 137,128 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 129,505 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 121,055 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 111,641 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 102,629 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 92,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 82,942 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 75,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2008 66,622 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 58,720 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 49,853 miles

Note: O/S Front tyre has a nail. † †Thanx.

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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X729 HLM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 X729 HLM, 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 X729 HLM registered?

X729 HLM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 October 2000.

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