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X966 NKN

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,653 mi
Last recorded143,653 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX966 NKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 143,653 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

suspension pipes corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2020 143,653 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at joining union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn upper bush split/not there (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cord showing through cracks in the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2019 138,777 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess both sides over axle corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 134,302 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front to rear fuel lines corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Slight rim damage. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Corrosion/hole in wing.

Oil leak.

PAS fluid just below minimum.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Washer fluid warning light on.

Fail 11 Dec 2018 134,302 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire From engine. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front to rear fuel lines corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Slight rim damage. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Corrosion/hole in wing.

Oil leak.

PAS fluid just below minimum.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Washer fluid warning light on.

Pass 11 Dec 2017 129,318 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Wing corroded.

Oil leak.

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 129,318 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Wing corroded.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak.

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 123,225 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

N/S/F Tyre Worn Outer Edge

Temporary Fuel Cap Fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2016 123,225 miles

Nearside Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet Catch Faulty (6.4.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine Covers Fitted

N/S/F Tyre Worn Outer Edge

Temporary Fuel Cap Fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2015 116,681 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted

Inner Faces of Front Brake Discs Becoming Corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 111,135 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 105,022 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 105,022 miles

Centre Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 96,844 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 88,070 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 88,070 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 79,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight play in both front anti-roll bar drop links

Fail 30 Dec 2010 79,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight play in both front anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 14 Dec 2009 70,194 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 62,466 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 53,485 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 46,107 miles

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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X966 NKN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X966 NKN, 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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X966 NKN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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