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X147 PHD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,654 mi
Last recorded114,654 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX147 PHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2019 114,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 109,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2018 109,969 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2017 104,624 miles

both front headlights starting to discolour slightly reducing image

n/s and o/s front jacking points corroding and weakening but not excessive or a prescribed area

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 9 Jun 2016 100,302 miles

both front anti roll bar mount bushes slightly worn with slight play

headlight lenses starting to discolour slightly reducing image

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2015 96,169 miles

both front n/s and o/s anto roll bar mount bushes slightly worn with very slight play

n/s and o/s rear floor chassis showing surface corrosion at rear subframe front mounting points

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly low on inner edge

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 8 Jun 2015 96,169 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front n/s and o/s anto roll bar mount bushes slightly worn with very slight play

n/s and o/s rear floor chassis showing surface corrosion at rear subframe front mounting points

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly low on inner edge

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 6 Jun 2014 92,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front anti roll bar mount bushes have slight play

n/s/f tyre wearing very slightly on very outer edges

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

rear chassis section near subframe mounts dry and showing surface corrosion

Fail 29 May 2014

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front anti roll bar mount bushes have slight play

n/s/f tyre wearing very slightly on very outer edges

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

rear chassis section near subframe mounts dry and showing surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2014 90,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all wheel arches starting to show corrosion

both front anti roll bar mount bushes starting to show wear but no excessive movement

o/s/f tyre wearing very slightly on inner edge

rear chassis section at rear axle mounts starting to show slight corrosion

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 28 Jan 2013 87,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear wheel arches showing corrosion

o/s door mirror discoloured at bottom but still provides a view to rear

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in both front anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 30 Jan 2012 83,570 miles

drivers door mirror glass starting to discolour

very slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

wheel arches showing slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2011 80,434 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 77,634 miles

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2009 73,898 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 69,425 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 64,990 miles

the rear silencer bracket is starting to crack

Pass 13 Jan 2006 59,981 miles

the o/s front tyre is close to the legal limmit on the inside edge, the n/s front tyre is close to the legal limmit on both edges.

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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X147 PHD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X147 PHD, 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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X147 PHD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 October 2000.

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