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X103 EBY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

377,465 mi
Last recorded377,465 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX103 EBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 377,465 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front jacking point and outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 8 Mar 2018 343,653 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 304,230 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 261,869 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 261,869 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 219,604 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2015 219,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2014 187,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 172,572 miles

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

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

srs lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Feb 2012 159,162 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 159,162 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 140,711 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Feb 2011 140,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2010 123,848 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 123,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 109,608 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 109,608 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 91,872 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 74,961 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 57,061 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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X103 EBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X103 EBY, 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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X103 EBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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