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X129 TBJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,131 mi
Last recorded96,131 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX129 TBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 96,131 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 96,128 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 92,892 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 85,849 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

offside front fog light inop

Fail 22 Dec 2014 85,727 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

offside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 6 Jan 2014 80,545 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2013 76,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2013 76,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 68,630 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Jan 2011 61,471 miles

Front number plate chipped

Inner rack joints have slight play both

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play from steering columb bottom universal joint

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2010 56,198 miles

Front tyres perishing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perishing

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2010 56,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front tyres perishing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perishing

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2009 54,143 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2008 51,244 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 47,522 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 41,293 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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X129 TBJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X129 TBJ, 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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What year was X129 TBJ registered?

X129 TBJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X129 TBJ safe to buy?

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