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X908 XSG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,347 mi
Last recorded84,347 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX908 XSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 84,347 miles

Front wiper slight smearing , advise replacment

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch to plastic connection corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced siil to floor starting to corrode , advise clean and reseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroding at lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 81,943 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes , body to flex corroding , advise clean and grease (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded but intact (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 81,943 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes , body to flex corroding , advise clean and grease (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded but intact (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 78,388 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 78,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,630 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 72,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 72,048 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 67,645 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 63,543 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 63,543 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 59,455 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 56,818 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 56,808 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 54,299 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 54,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 50,929 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 47,535 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 43,269 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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X908 XSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X908 XSG, 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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X908 XSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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