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X141 TBJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,128 mi
Last recorded159,128 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX141 TBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 159,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 156,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear cross metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 146,668 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear cross metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 153,856 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Aug 2017 148,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner wing corroded.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 148,711 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner wing corroded.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 142,193 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 142,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 133,485 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just legal at time of test. wearing inner and outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just legal at time of test. wearing inner and outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 124,367 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 124,367 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 116,246 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 116,244 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 108,705 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 108,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 98,629 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 98,629 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 88,005 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 87,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

vehicle presenter be aware service brake anti-slip provision is slightly worn smmoth on edge

Fail 13 Oct 2009 79,895 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 79,895 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 75,515 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 72,811 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 70,191 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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X141 TBJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X141 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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X141 TBJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 October 2000.

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