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X965 CTH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,745 mi
Last recorded137,745 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX965 CTH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2018 137,745 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp not working.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 136,031 miles

advise general corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2017 136,031 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise general corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2016 133,467 miles

ADVISE GENERAL CORROSION IN MANY PLACES. INCLUDING FRONT SPRING MOUNTINGS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 133,467 miles

Battery insecure FLOOR CORRODED OFFSIDE REAR (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ADVISE GENERAL CORROSION IN MANY PLACES. INCLUDING FRONT SPRING MOUNTINGS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 130,585 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 130,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 127,261 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 127,261 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 123,349 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 123,347 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 118,568 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 118,568 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 114,892 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 109,829 miles

corrosion to exhaust [outer skin]

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 6 Oct 2009 104,841 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 97,120 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 97,120 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 91,816 miles

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar drop links

Slight play in near side front bottom ball joint

Pass 23 Sep 2006 81,087 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 72,971 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 72,971 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 CTH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CTH, 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 X965 CTH registered?

X965 CTH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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