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X974 EEU

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,858 mi
Last recorded210,858 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX974 EEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2012 210,858 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front to rear steel brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2012 210,858 miles

both front to rear steel brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2011 188,904 miles

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

front to rear steel brake lines corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2010 176,435 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 176,435 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 157,148 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 142,868 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 142,860 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 133,504 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 123,346 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)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 123,178 miles

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

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

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 13 Oct 2005 114,459 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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X974 EEU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This 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 X974 EEU, 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 X974 EEU registered?

X974 EEU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X974 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X974 EEU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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