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X96 SPU

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

82,154 mi
Last recorded82,154 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX96 SPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 82,154 miles

chip in windscreen

oil leak from engine

underside corroede in places

Pass 1 Feb 2018 72,044 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Feb 2018 72,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 66,561 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 66,524 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 66,520 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 66,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 63,074 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 63,074 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 61,182 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 61,182 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 59,523 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 55,642 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,022 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,057 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 44,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s rear tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 2 Sep 2008 44,001 miles

n/s rear tyre sidewall slight damage

Fail 31 Aug 2007 38,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,835 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 34,213 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 SPU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol 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 SPU, 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 X96 SPU registered?

X96 SPU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 December 2000.

Is X96 SPU safe to buy?

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