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X874 ABC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,853 mi
Last recorded110,853 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX874 ABC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 110,853 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 109,747 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 107,551 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 105,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

corrosion to underbody & rear suspension components

Pass 8 Jan 2015 102,663 miles

Fuel cap slihgtly perished

N/S/F tyre low on edge but not full tread depth

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

Rear disc face corroded

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 102,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fuel cap slihgtly perished

N/S/F tyre low on edge but not full tread depth

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

Rear disc face corroded

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 99,527 miles

Rear brake pipes painted hindering inspection

Fail 11 Dec 2013 99,520 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear brake pipes painted hindering inspection

Pass 9 Jan 2013 97,207 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 94,710 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 91,629 miles

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

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

Offside 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 21 Dec 2009 87,622 miles

Offside 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 5 Jan 2009 81,801 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 76,460 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 71,075 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 66,352 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X874 ABC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X874 ABC, 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 X874 ABC registered?

X874 ABC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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