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X774 XAR

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,474 mi
Last recorded174,474 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX774 XAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 174,474 miles

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

bad oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2014 174,453 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

bad oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 169,960 miles

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

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

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

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

under body corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2013 169,960 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2012 147,862 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 147,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 130,024 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 130,024 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 116,470 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 102,575 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 87,071 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 74,198 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 74,192 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 57,997 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 57,997 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X774 XAR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X774 XAR, 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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X774 XAR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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