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X824 RDS

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,260 mi
Last recorded191,260 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX824 RDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 191,260 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-R BOARDED OUT.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.TYRES-N/S/F WALL DAMAGE-O/S/F WALL DAMAGE/EDGE WORN.

MINOR PLAY MISC SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.SCREEN DAMAGE.

Fail 24 Mar 2015 191,229 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-R BOARDED OUT.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.TYRES-N/S/F WALL DAMAGE-O/S/F WALL DAMAGE/EDGE WORN.

MINOR PLAY MISC SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.SCREEN DAMAGE.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 184,927 miles

Both headlamp lenses faded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre on wear indicators.

Fail 26 Mar 2014 184,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp lenses faded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre on wear indicators.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 165,795 miles

Large wear ridge on both front disc's

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F wheel arch rusty.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear metal fuel pipes rusty.

Fail 12 Mar 2013 165,795 miles

Large wear ridge on both front disc's

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F wheel arch rusty.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear metal fuel pipes rusty.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 155,224 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 155,224 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 144,148 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 133,068 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 133,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 119,939 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 119,939 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 109,320 miles

front brake pads wearing a little low, rear number plate bit discoloured

Pass 2 Apr 2007 91,742 miles

rear number plate is a bit discoloured

Pass 14 Mar 2006 78,559 miles

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

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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X824 RDS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 X824 RDS, 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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X824 RDS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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