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X742 WKH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,557 mi
Last recorded243,557 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX742 WKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 243,557 miles

Central Front registration plate starting to delaminate

Front headlights turning opaque

Nearside Front steering rack inner tie rod end balljoint has slight p[lay

Fail 17 May 2019 243,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at nearside front flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at offside front flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front registration plate starting to delaminate

Front headlights turning opaque

Nearside Front steering rack inner tie rod end balljoint has slight p[lay

Pass 2 May 2018 239,455 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 228,728 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 216,855 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 216,536 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 207,081 miles

Exhaust silencers outer covers very corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 207,045 miles

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

Exhaust silencers outer covers very corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 193,128 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 193,128 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 180,616 miles

Tread low all tyres. Full examination of brake pipes not possible as grease covered,

Pass 30 Aug 2011 166,465 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 166,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Full examination of brake pipes not done as grease covered.Exhaust system poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2010 159,481 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 159,481 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 149,783 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 149,781 miles

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

Full examination of brake pipes not possible as grease covered.

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 136,972 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 125,060 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 114,646 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 105,667 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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X742 WKH 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 66.7%.

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 X742 WKH, 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 X742 WKH registered?

X742 WKH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 December 2000.

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