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X971 KNS

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,614 mi
Last recorded137,614 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 KNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 137,614 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 134,088 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 134,088 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 129,630 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 129,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 124,416 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 117,943 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 112,046 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 107,070 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 90,489 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 75,715 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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X971 KNS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X971 KNS, 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 X971 KNS registered?

X971 KNS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 December 2000.

Is X971 KNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X971 KNS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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