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W495 BBT

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

172,380 mi
Last recorded172,380 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW495 BBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2016 172,380 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion BOTH WINGS (6.1.C.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear floors on both sides (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension bushes in poor condition but no exessive movment

Exhaust in poor condition

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Chikd seat fitted in rear

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Radiator support bent

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 158,936 miles

brake discs slight corrosion

front cross member corroding

fuel and brake pipes corroded

offside rear lower quater corroded and holed

wheel arches corroding

Fail 22 Jun 2015 158,936 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake discs slight corrosion

front cross member corroding

fuel and brake pipes corroded

offside rear lower quater corroded and holed

wheel arches corroding

Pass 21 May 2014 158,910 miles

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

brake and rear suspension pipes ccorroding

front inner arches slight corrosion

rear inner quater panels corroded and holed

Fail 14 May 2014 158,910 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

brake and rear suspension pipes ccorroding

front inner arches slight corrosion

rear inner quater panels corroded and holed

Pass 15 May 2013 141,454 miles

Has no damping on rear suspension

Fail 15 May 2013 141,453 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Has no damping on rear suspension

Pass 8 Dec 2011 121,460 miles

exhaust corroded.

o/s/r shocker damp.

rear tyres just in limits.

Fail 8 Dec 2011 121,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded.

o/s/r shocker damp.

rear tyres just in limits.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 102,270 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 102,264 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded.

n/s/f anti roll link bush worn.

o/s/r shocker damp.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 84,826 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 84,826 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 74,973 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 70,208 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 66,385 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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W495 BBT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W495 BBT, 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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W495 BBT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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