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X971 YCU

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,072 mi
Last recorded121,072 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 YCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 121,072 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 87,693 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2011 76,660 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2011 76,660 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 62,120 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 58,836 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 45,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 48,412 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2006 41,795 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 41,795 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

screen washers poor adjustment.

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 YCU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCU, 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 YCU registered?

X971 YCU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 November 2000.

Is X971 YCU safe to buy?

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