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X809 SKJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX809 SKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2012

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 167,533 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both registration plate formats slightly dissimilar to standard

corrosion to both rear inner sill panels behind rear inner wheel arches

damp to rear suspension valve unit

offside rear road wheel inner bead rim slightly distorted

Pass 31 Aug 2011 149,541 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 149,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 134,584 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

wiper blade poor

Pass 16 Sep 2009 119,623 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear diff damp

Fail 10 Nov 2008 108,708 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 108,708 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 97,038 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 82,874 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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X809 SKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X809 SKJ, 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 X809 SKJ registered?

X809 SKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X809 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X809 SKJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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