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X96 EGW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,062 mi
Last recorded72,062 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX96 EGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 72,062 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 68,609 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake lever has slight travel

steering wheel slightly worn

Pass 8 Jan 2019 64,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front wheel arch cover slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 60,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 54,429 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 50,125 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 50,125 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2014 44,527 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 44,527 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 38,497 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 38,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2011 36,944 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 31,130 miles

Off side front Fog lamp is missing

Rear seat base is insecure/not fitted correctly

SRS Air bag light showimg on dash

Fail 7 May 2010 31,130 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Boot lid is damaged

Nail in Off side rear tyre

Off side front Fog lamp is missing

Rear seat base is insecure/not fitted correctly

SRS Air bag light showimg on dash

Pass 29 May 2009 27,173 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 27,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid level low

rear brake pads wearing uneven /approx/75% worn

Pass 24 Apr 2008 19,976 miles

near side rear tyre uneven wear /low tread

Fail 24 Apr 2008 19,976 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

near side rear tyre uneven wear /low tread

steel rim fitted to off side front tyre

Pass 5 May 2007 15,476 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 15,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Near side rear tyre underinflated

Rear index plate showing signs of seperating

Service light on dash

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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X96 EGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,226cc diesel 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 X96 EGW, 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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X96 EGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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