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X896 SEV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,434 mi
Last recorded127,434 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX896 SEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 127,434 miles

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

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

exhaust brackets corroded

oil leak from engine

tail pipe deteriorating

Fail 13 Jan 2014

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust brackets corroded

oil leak from engine

tail pipe deteriorating

Pass 10 Jan 2013 124,782 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 122,566 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management lamp displayed

exhaust centre box corroded

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 9 Jan 2012 122,566 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

engine management lamp displayed

exhaust centre box corroded

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Jan 2011 120,456 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2010 118,105 miles

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

n\s No plate lamp dim

Pass 7 Jan 2009 115,887 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 104,848 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 104,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 92,017 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 76,307 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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X896 SEV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X896 SEV, 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 X896 SEV registered?

X896 SEV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X896 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X896 SEV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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