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X797 XAR

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

237,594 mi
Last recorded237,594 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX797 XAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2010 237,594 miles

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

air bag light on

offside handbrake low on performance

offside steering rack worn

Pass 29 Jun 2009 227,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SRS failure light on

wear to front tyres (inner edges)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 227,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

SRS failure light on

wear to front tyres (inner edges)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 212,648 miles

air bag light

front brake pads low

Fail 2 Jun 2008 212,648 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light

front brake pads low

Pass 23 May 2007 195,428 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 195,426 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 173,755 miles

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

air bag light on

offside front drop link worn

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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X797 XAR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X797 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X797 XAR registered?

X797 XAR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is X797 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X797 XAR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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