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X199 NLB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

215,381 mi
Last recorded215,381 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX199 NLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 215,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

offside and nearside front sill jacking points rusted not in prescribed area

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2019 205,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

large plastic sill covers fitted

nearside front jacking point holed but not in prescribed area

offside front jacking point holed but not in proscribed area

Pass 20 Jan 2018 199,857 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

large plastic sill covers fitted

nearside front jacking point rusting

offside front jacking point holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 17 Jan 2017 120,045 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 193,178 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 187,734 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 187,734 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 182,163 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 177,296 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2014 177,236 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 170,191 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 170,191 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 164,010 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 158,080 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 147,131 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 147,025 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 142,698 miles

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

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

creak from offside front suspension

front wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2008 81,691 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 81,691 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 74,715 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 70,323 miles

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

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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X199 NLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X199 NLB, 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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What year was X199 NLB registered?

X199 NLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X199 NLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X199 NLB shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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