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X769 RYS

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,706 mi
Last recorded147,706 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX769 RYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 147,706 miles

non statutory centre rear seatbelt buckle missing

offside front fog light inoperative

play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link upper bush

slight play in offisde front anti roll bar upper bush

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 8 Mar 2014 147,705 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

non statutory centre rear seatbelt buckle missing

offside front fog light inoperative

play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link upper bush

slight play in offisde front anti roll bar upper bush

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Mar 2013 128,639 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 128,639 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 119,015 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2012 119,015 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 113,995 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 110,838 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 110,838 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 106,542 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007
Fail 2 Nov 2006 76,157 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 76,157 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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X769 RYS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X769 RYS, 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 X769 RYS registered?

X769 RYS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 December 2000.

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