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X974 HLM

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

246,173 mi
Last recorded246,173 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX974 HLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 246,173 miles

corrosion deveoping around both front and nearside rear rubber jacking blocks

front exhaust mounting bracket fractured

Pass 12 Sep 2017 238,960 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 229,584 miles

corrosion developing on offside front chassis leg

corrosion to front floor/jacking points

corrosion to various wheel arches

deterioration to number plates

engine management lamp on

Pass 12 Oct 2015 218,380 miles

engine management lamp on

offside front tyre at 3mm tread depth

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Oct 2014 206,783 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 195,364 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 182,240 miles

front exhaust mounting brackets broken

play in track rod ends and steering arms

Pass 10 Oct 2011 168,039 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 154,662 miles

slight perishing rear propshaft conduit

Fail 7 Oct 2010 154,645 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight perishing rear propshaft conduit

Pass 5 Oct 2009 140,518 miles

lift noted in nearside bottom ball joint-advise for replacement

Pass 16 Oct 2008 126,844 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 112,813 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 99,555 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 HLM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 X974 HLM, 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 X974 HLM registered?

X974 HLM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 October 2000.

Is X974 HLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X974 HLM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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