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X805 XAR

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

155,403 mi
Last recorded155,403 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX805 XAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 155,403 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 155,403 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 144,340 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 144,340 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 132,993 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes rusty at rear

Fail 11 Sep 2013 132,992 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes rusty at rear

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2012 125,444 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 125,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 117,059 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 117,059 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

air bag and e/m lights on

Pass 8 Nov 2010 108,850 miles

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)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 108,811 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 92,238 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 82,716 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre has cut in side wall.

off side front fog light not working.

off side front tyre worn on edges.

rear brake pads worn low.

the off side front tyre pressure was only 14psi..use of the car with underinflated tyres will affect the vehicle handleing and may further damage the tyre.

windscreen wiper poor.

Fail 4 Nov 2008 82,693 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

near side front tyre has cut in side wall.

off side front fog light not working.

off side front tyre worn on edges.

rear brake pads worn low.

windscreen wiper poor.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 72,484 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 65,904 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 65,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

O/S/F fog light damaged and not working

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 59,827 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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X805 XAR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X805 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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What year was X805 XAR registered?

X805 XAR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is X805 XAR safe to buy?

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