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X747 HTR

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,138 mi
Last recorded166,138 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX747 HTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 166,138 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 157,649 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 157,649 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 157,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 153,511 miles

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

rear seat base insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2011 114,909 miles

slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 11 May 2010 147,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Oct 2009 129,594 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 105,597 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 104,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 79,992 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 79,202 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 77,138 miles

o/s door mirror glass damaged,o/s/r tyre near limit

Fail 11 Mar 2008 69,060 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

front lower suspension arms bushes seem soft,slightly perished

front wiper smearing

os mirror glass discoloured

signs of oil around turbo

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jul 2007 55,336 miles

Refer To Advice Sheet No.340015607288 Dated 24/07/2007

Fail 24 Jul 2007 55,331 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

brake fluid level slightly low

full engine & gearbox undertray fitted

o/s door mirror discoloured

slight bulge n/s/r tyre outer wall

wiper smearing slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2007 51,089 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 45,008 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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X747 HTR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X747 HTR, 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 X747 HTR registered?

X747 HTR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 September 2000.

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