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X72 HGH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,895 mi
Last recorded144,895 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX72 HGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 144,895 miles

both front floors holed and rusty at jacking points

both rear brake back plates rusty

both rear brake hoses perished

engine oil leaks

front bumper damaged

front fog lights inop

front wishbone bushes perished

headlight aims poor

offside of rear floor very rusty

rear axle rusty

rear chassis rusty at axle mounts

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in front bottom ball joints

Pass 28 Nov 2017 137,401 miles

both front floors holed and rusty at jacking points

both rear brake back plates rusty

both rear brake hoses perished

nearside rear door very stiff to open

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside door mirror glass very poor condtion

offside of rear floor very rusty

offside rear tyre worn inner edge and close to limit

rear axle rusty

rear chassis rusty at axle mounts

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 21 Nov 2017 137,290 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brake back plates rusty

both rear brake hoses perished

offside front tyre side wall damaged

offside of rear floor very rusty

both front floors holed and rusty at jacking points

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn inner edge and close to limit

rear axle rusty

rear chassis rusty at axle mounts

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 31 Oct 2016 131,785 miles

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

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

front brake pads appear to be getting low

holes in the floor both sides at the front [near the jacking points]

n/s front tyre worn on the edges also the outer sidewall damaged

n/s rear tyre worn low

o/s headlight aim not clear

poor condition o/s mirror glass

Pass 16 Oct 2015 126,982 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn slightly on the edges

o/s front worn on the edges

o/s headlight aim not clear

poor condition o/s mirror glass

slight weep o/s rear shockabsorber

Fail 16 Oct 2015 126,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s front tyre worn slightly on the edges

o/s front worn on the edges

o/s headlight aim not clear

poor condition o/s mirror glass

slight weep o/s rear shockabsorber

Pass 23 Sep 2014 121,699 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on the edges

Pass 12 Sep 2013 116,715 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 116,715 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

odd wheel o/s front

Pass 7 Aug 2012 115,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2012 115,688 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 109,268 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 109,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 105,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 100,041 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 93,279 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 93,279 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 83,933 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 25,581 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 77,201 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 69,479 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 69,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

bothside front brake discs and pads worn

offside front tyre worn from edges

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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X72 HGH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X72 HGH, 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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X72 HGH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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