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X185 NBE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,115 mi
Last recorded145,115 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX185 NBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2015 145,115 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 139,970 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 130,923 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 121,707 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 110,003 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 104,595 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 99,336 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 96,120 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on inner edges slightly,walls starting to crack.

Rear tyre walls starting to crack.

Slight play in both front lower ball joints.

Small stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 90,918 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 86,388 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 79,141 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 79,141 miles

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

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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X185 NBE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X185 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X185 NBE?

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What year was X185 NBE registered?

X185 NBE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X185 NBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X185 NBE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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