MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,547 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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
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
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
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
Nail in nearside front tyre
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)
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
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
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
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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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