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X965 BUJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,136 mi
Last recorded115,136 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX965 BUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 115,136 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 115,136 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 102,282 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 102,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pipescorrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2007 92,719 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise unable to check outer sills skirts fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2007 92,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise unable to check outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 84,197 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 83,812 miles

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

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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X965 BUJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X965 BUJ, 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 X965 BUJ registered?

X965 BUJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X965 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X965 BUJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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