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W537 XBP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,547 mi
Last recorded185,547 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW537 XBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 185,547 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to both the nearside rear and offside rear boot floor

Fail 7 Sep 2021 185,547 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both nearside and offside forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to both the nearside rear and offside rear boot floor

Fail 18 Aug 2021 185,540 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear boot floor under fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 180,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe holed from corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor under spare wheel well holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor under fuel tank holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both front bushes very worn on rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge worn and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shocks very soft (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2021

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn subframe bushes marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 161,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 137,948 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 108,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,866 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

injector leaking &carbon running around bell housing

Fail 23 Feb 2017 90,741 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

injector leaking &carbon running around bell housing

Pass 1 Mar 2016 88,245 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 84,793 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 81,425 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Feb 2014 81,425 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Feb 2013 77,856 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 72,617 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2011 68,433 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 64,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slight damage

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2010 64,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slight damage

unable to fully see rear,inner brake pads adv removal of wheel for further inspection

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2009 59,195 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 54,148 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 54,148 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 45,876 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 37,355 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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W537 XBP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W537 XBP, 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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W537 XBP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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