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X733 VHK

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,629 mi
Last recorded55,629 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX733 VHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 55,629 miles

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated and has minor leak of gases

Pass 9 Dec 2015 39,078 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 39,024 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 39,024 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 38,791 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2012 38,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted on nearside rear seat

front number plate damage

slight exhaust blow

Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,430 miles

child seat fitted on nearside rear seat

front number plate damage

slight exhaust blow

Pass 30 Sep 2011 37,912 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

front number plate damage

offside rear tyre cracking up

Fail 23 Sep 2010 37,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate damage

front washers leaking

Pass 23 Sep 2010 37,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate damage

front washers leaking

Pass 21 Aug 2009 36,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 36,512 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 32,233 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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X733 VHK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc 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 X733 VHK, 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 X733 VHK registered?

X733 VHK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 October 2000.

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