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W679 XOB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

156,169 mi
Last recorded156,169 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW679 XOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2020 156,169 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2020 156,169 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 152,618 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

both sides front wings covered with tape

both sides rear outer wheel arches slightly corroded

front & rear suspensions components slightly corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2018 152,618 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

both sides front wings covered with tape

both sides rear outer wheel arches slightly corroded

front & rear suspensions components slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 149,417 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside front wing covered with tape

Offside rear outer sill covered heavily with sealant

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 149,417 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside front wing covered with tape

Offside rear outer sill covered heavily with sealant

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 144,216 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel arch covered heavily with sealant

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

Offside Rear outer sill covered heavily with sealant

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2016 144,216 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel arch covered heavily with sealant

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear outer sill covered heavily with sealant

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 139,713 miles

all four wheel arches slightly corroded, o/s outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 3 May 2014 134,226 miles

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

slight play in both front hub,

surface rust underneath vehicle but not affecting its strength, including brake and fuel lines are slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 131,368 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 129,330 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

o/s rear coil spring slightly worn. o/s front hub has slight play. all wheel arches slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 129,330 miles

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

o/s rear coil spring slightly worn. o/s front hub has slight play. all wheel arches slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 118,602 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

steering has slight play at fixings

Fail 24 Mar 2011 118,602 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

steering has slight play at fixings

Pass 10 Dec 2009 112,036 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 112,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 112,030 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2007 109,586 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 93,525 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 93,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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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W679 XOB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 W679 XOB, 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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W679 XOB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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