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X251 BTT

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,969 mi
Last recorded166,969 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX251 BTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 166,969 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 166,969 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 162,870 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside rear tyre perished and cracked on inner tread area (265-35-18)

Fail 23 May 2016 162,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front perished and cracked on inner tread (235-40-18) (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside rear tyre perished and cracked on inner tread area (265-35-18)

Pass 21 May 2015 160,003 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 160,003 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2014 158,251 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2014 158,248 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 153,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 148,889 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 143,218 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 133,932 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 126,499 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 117,796 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 104,638 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 90,028 miles

Inner 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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X251 BTT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X251 BTT, 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 X251 BTT registered?

X251 BTT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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