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X152 EBY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

87,761 mi
Last recorded87,761 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX152 EBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 May 2022 87,761 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective doesn't open for inspections under bonnet (3.1 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure Back doesn't lock in (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 85,187 miles

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

Rear suspension corroded

tape over rear lenses

Fail 18 May 2021 85,165 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 May 2020 81,391 miles

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 78,114 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 78,114 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 74,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 69,756 miles

Rear both tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 May 2016 55,880 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear seat catch broken.

Pass 28 May 2015 52,339 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 52,339 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 49,843 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 49,843 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 45,402 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front foglamp not working

Pass 18 Apr 2013 45,402 miles

nearside front foglamp not working

Pass 13 Apr 2012 40,110 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 40,110 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 30,923 miles

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 15 Apr 2011 30,923 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 13 Apr 2010 30,451 miles

offside front fog light not working

Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,814 miles

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 15 Apr 2008 28,985 miles

off/side front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 14 Apr 2008 28,981 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

off/side front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 13 Apr 2007 26,671 miles

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

vehicle presenter be aware off/side rear outer tyre wall showing signs of cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2006 22,033 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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X152 EBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 X152 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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X152 EBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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