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X76 AAY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

197,335 mi
Last recorded197,335 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX76 AAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 197,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Inner Wall Slightly Damaged

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under Vehicle Covers Fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 193,328 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR, (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL over (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 193,316 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR, (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL over (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 188,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tow ball not fitted

rear seats and seatbelts not inspected due to load in boot

Fail 19 Aug 2015 188,339 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tow ball not fitted

rear seats and seatbelts not inspected due to load in boot

Pass 18 Aug 2014 183,541 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 178,129 miles

boot floor rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2012 171,881 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion offside rear suspension mounting area

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Aug 2011 166,395 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 161,087 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 154,739 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre inner tread heavy wear and getting close to limit

offside front tyre very heavy wear inner tread and close to limit

slight deteriation rear subframe front mounting bushes

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2009 154,739 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre inner tread heavy wear and getting close to limit

offside front tyre very heavy wear inner tread and close to limit

slight deteriation rear subframe front mounting bushes

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2008 147,739 miles

both rear brake flexi-hoses cracked

both rear indicators discoloured

engine oily

wiper blade smearing windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2007 140,279 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 132,227 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 123,630 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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X76 AAY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X76 AAY, 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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X76 AAY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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