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X794 YRF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,040 mi
Last recorded130,040 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 130,040 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

offside rear lens damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2014 130,040 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

offside rear lens damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2013 118,650 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 112,156 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 112,156 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 107,368 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 101,410 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 101,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 96,647 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 96,647 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 89,717 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 89,717 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 May 2007 82,562 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 76,180 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 YRF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YRF, 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 YRF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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