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X72 KTF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

246,610 mi
Last recorded246,610 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX72 KTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 246,610 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 246,604 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 232,602 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 232,598 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S & O/S (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/S & O/S (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 217,449 miles

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

rear body corroded underneath but not within a prescribed area

Fail 7 Dec 2015 217,444 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears, above rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear body corroded underneath but not within a prescribed area

Pass 15 Dec 2014 212,833 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 212,692 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 200,479 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 200,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R Drive shaft seal is leaking.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2012 186,092 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 166,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 146,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2009 125,117 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 125,117 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 105,893 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 91,446 miles

both rear shock adsorber damp

rear fuel metal pipes corrded

Pass 23 Nov 2006 80,866 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 80,866 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Missing center exhaust mount.

Rear brake flexy's cracked.

Rear disc's worn.

Rear shockers slightly damp.

Fail 29 Nov 2005 71,101 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 71,101 miles

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 KTF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KTF, 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 KTF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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