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X914 CGU

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

217,007 mi
Last recorded217,007 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX914 CGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 217,007 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 217,007 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 213,545 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 213,545 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 207,888 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 207,888 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 196,245 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 196,245 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 188,720 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 188,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 172,415 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in the n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 3 Jul 2013 172,415 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in the n/s/f tyre tread

Fail 4 Jul 2012 148,473 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 148,473 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 127,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 127,193 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 109,320 miles

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 15 Jul 2009 91,708 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 91,707 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 11 Jul 2008 77,642 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE O/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS

SMALL CUT IN THE N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 13 Jul 2007 66,578 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 55,960 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES DISCOLOURING

Pass 8 Aug 2005 45,068 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES BACKING DISCOLOURING

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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X914 CGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 X914 CGU, 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 X914 CGU registered?

X914 CGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 September 2000.

Is X914 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X914 CGU shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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