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X794 XAR

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,650 mi
Last recorded101,650 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX794 XAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 101,650 miles

Headlamp lenses are deteriorating

Fail 26 Feb 2016 101,645 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp lenses are deteriorating

Pass 27 Feb 2015 99,419 miles

Metal brake pipe above offside rear driveshaft corroded.

Metal brake pipe at nearside rear, to hose, corroded, suggest checked with wheel off.

Metal pipes, including brake pipes, corroded at nearside rear just in front of rear subframe.

Some play in steering rack offside.

Fail 26 Feb 2015 99,419 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Metal brake pipe above offside rear driveshaft corroded.

Metal brake pipe at nearside rear, to hose, corroded, suggest checked with wheel off.

Metal pipes, including brake pipes, corroded at nearside rear just in front of rear subframe.

Some play in steering rack offside.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 94,455 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 94,455 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres are perishing/cracking

The front brake pads are 2 3rds worn

The rear screen wiper is badly split

Pass 8 Feb 2013 89,319 miles

BOTH front offside and nearside anti-roll bar link rod lower bushes worn.

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Rear rubber propshaft coupling is cracking.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 89,319 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH front offside and nearside anti-roll bar link rod lower bushes worn.

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Rear rubber propshaft coupling is cracking.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 54,215 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 54,215 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 77,269 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 71,231 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 63,827 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 56,437 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 47,181 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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X794 XAR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X794 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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X794 XAR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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