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X181 NBE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

268,384 mi
Last recorded268,384 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX181 NBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 268,384 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All lamps on Near Side (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering box has slight play on full lock (2.3 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure Front near side under tray loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 255,036 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 241,747 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 241,730 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened front to rear valve and valve to both accumulators (spheres) (2.4.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes need cleaning and to be inspected properly as suspect corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 234,550 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 226,637 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 217,838 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 208,761 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 196,911 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 188,465 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 188,464 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 180,336 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear handbrake effort low

oil leak

play in steering column bush

tyres wearing unevenly/on edges

Fail 25 Aug 2009 180,336 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear handbrake effort low

oil leak

play in steering column bush

tyres wearing unevenly/on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2008 172,560 miles

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

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

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

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

advise: n/s/r disc shows signs of heat.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 172,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

advise: n/s/r disc shows signs of heat.

Pass 1 Sep 2007 263,402 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 246,912 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 246,868 miles

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

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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X181 NBE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X181 NBE, 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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X181 NBE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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