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X973 YOO

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,483 mi
Last recorded111,483 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX973 YOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 111,483 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 105,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 99,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front antiroll bar vertical links slight play

front tyres wearing on inner edges,reccomend steering geometry check

n/s/r lamp cracked

n/s/r shock absorber outer casing damaged

o/s mirror glass deteriorated

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 99,039 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front antiroll bar vertical links slight play

front tyres advance wear inner edges 235/40ZR18W

n/s/r lamp cracked

n/s/r shock absorber outer casing deteriorated

o/s mirror glass deteriorated

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear coil springs corrodded

reccommend steering geometry check

Fail 8 Jul 2011 98,794 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front antiroll bar vertical links slight play

front tyres advance wear inner edges 235/40ZR18W

n/s/r lamp cracked

n/s/r shock absorber outer casing deteriorated

o/s mirror glass deteriorated

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake pads appear low

rear coil springs corrodded

reccommend steering geometry check

Fail 12 Jul 2010 92,289 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 92,289 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 85,742 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 73,096 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 59,253 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 46,672 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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X973 YOO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 X973 YOO, 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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X973 YOO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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