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X946 TKJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,088 mi
Last recorded153,088 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX946 TKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 153,088 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes outer casing in a poor condition

Fail 4 May 2018 153,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/35x18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch / end of sill (2.4.A.3)

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes outer casing in a poor condition

Fail 26 Apr 2018 153,044 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill up right / chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

outter sill covers and inner wing covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 147,381 miles

Exhaust system rusting in places.

O/S/R Tyre valve cap missing

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

Plastic under covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 142,713 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom (2.7.4)

items removed from windscreen prior to test

Fail 4 Apr 2016 142,713 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom (2.7.4)

items removed from windscreen prior to test

Pass 22 Apr 2015 137,925 miles

outter sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2015 137,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2014 134,315 miles

Both Registration plates deteriorating

Front Exhaust flexi has a minor leak of gases and Centre silencer is corroded

Offside rear tyre inner tread and sidewall perished and splitting

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

Pass 1 May 2013 126,722 miles

Both rear tyre treads are starting to crack [265/55/18]monitor

Pass 27 Apr 2012 123,808 miles

both front tyres wearing on extreme edges

exhaust system very corroded and has small leak at front section

front wipers smeary

movement in front suspension joints

ns front fog lamp not working

rear boot seatbelts freying[not checked completely due to seats being folded away]

rear no plate in poor condition

tracking required

Fail 27 Apr 2012 123,808 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on extreme edges

exhaust system very corroded and has small leak at front section

front wipers smeary

movement in front suspension joints

ns front fog lamp not working

rear no plate in poor condition

rear seatbelts freying [not completly checked due to seats being folded away]

tracking required

Pass 4 May 2011 120,684 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 120,684 miles

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)

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

both front tyres worn heavily on edges

both number plates starting to delaminate

exhaust centre silencer condition poor

exhaust rear silencer starting to crack

nearside front shock absorber lower bush strating to crack/split

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on edges

offsdie front shock absorber lower bush heavily cracked/split

offside exhaust flexi pipe has a slight leak

offside front headlamp slightly discoloured

play in front anti roll bar bushes and links

rear facing seat belts in boot frayed/worn

wipers poor

Pass 27 Apr 2010 116,700 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 113,818 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 111,245 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 93,663 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 70,876 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 70,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front registration plate damaged.

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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X946 TKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X946 TKJ, 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 X946 TKJ registered?

X946 TKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 December 2000.

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