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X78 TAO

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,898 mi
Last recorded129,898 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX78 TAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 129,898 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch/ outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear both sides rear arches slightly corroded both not causing sharp edges

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

multiply points of slight corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2017 129,898 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch/ outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear both sides rear arches slightly corroded both not causing sharp edges

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

multiply points of slight corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2016 121,979 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 121,979 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 113,658 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.G.1)

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2015 113,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.G.1)

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 106,165 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 106,165 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 97,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2013 97,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 90,148 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 82,451 miles

large covers fitted.lift in both side front bottom ball joints

Pass 13 Nov 2010 75,992 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 65,747 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 53,905 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 53,905 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 46,591 miles

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

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 38,514 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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X78 TAO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X78 TAO, 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 X78 TAO registered?

X78 TAO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X78 TAO safe to buy?

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