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X981 TCX

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,412 mi
Last recorded150,412 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 TCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 150,412 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 150,412 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 147,926 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 147,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 144,498 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 141,336 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 127,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 127,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 123,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 119,970 miles

bothside front ball joints slight lift

couldn't check steering system fully due to plastic cover fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2010 119,970 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bothside front ball joints slight lift

couldn't check steering system fully due to plastic cover fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2009 115,700 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 115,700 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 108,571 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 103,451 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 100,011 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2005 98,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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X981 TCX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X981 TCX, 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 X981 TCX registered?

X981 TCX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 October 2000.

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