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X741 EHL

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,541 mi
Last recorded180,541 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX741 EHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 180,541 miles

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

Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 180,523 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 175,906 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 175,906 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 156,109 miles

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

bonnt handel not secured

Fail 31 Jan 2008 156,109 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

bonnt handel not secured

Pass 20 Aug 2007 142,077 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 142,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2007 122,987 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Jan 2007 122,987 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Nov 2006 115,125 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 115,125 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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X741 EHL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X741 EHL, 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 X741 EHL registered?

X741 EHL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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