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X954 AAY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,792 mi
Last recorded128,792 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX954 AAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 128,792 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 128,792 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 124,175 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 124,175 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 121,204 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 117,144 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 117,106 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 112,897 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 108,473 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 102,752 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 97,405 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2008 87,590 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 87,590 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear indiators discoloured

centre exhaust box heavly corroded

front discs ridged

rear metal brake pipes rusty

rear metal fuel pipes heavly corroded

some water damage rear no plate

Pass 18 Jan 2007 79,320 miles

Exhaust rusty + bracket broken on gearbox.

Front sub-frame rusty.

Front tyres worn on edges, n/s bald.

Fuel + brake pipes rusty under n/s wheel arch.

Rear discs rusty.

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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X954 AAY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X954 AAY, 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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X954 AAY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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