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X144 BBY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

228,384 mi
Last recorded228,384 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX144 BBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 228,384 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2017 228,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2016 135,760 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion coil spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

warning light on

Fail 8 Nov 2016 135,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion coil spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

warning light on

Pass 6 Nov 2015 130,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 123,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 116,584 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 109,874 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 102,495 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2010 94,655 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2009 86,209 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 77,979 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 66,252 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 65,667 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 54,215 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 53,950 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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X144 BBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X144 BBY, 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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X144 BBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 October 2000.

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