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X282 BFH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

266,532 mi
Last recorded266,532 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX282 BFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2015 266,532 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 257,153 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 249,071 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

drivers mirror glass going dark

note all wheel bolts odd but all in place

note bonnet rusty - sharp edges

note rear exhaust clamp broken

slight swetting on front shockers

tyre pressures set low

wear in lower arms bushes

Fail 18 Nov 2013 249,071 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

drivers mirror glass going dark

note all wheel bolts odd but all in place

note bonnet rusty - sharp edges

note rear exhaust clamp broken

slight swetting on front shockers

tyre pressures set low

wear in lower arms bushes

Pass 9 Nov 2012 242,351 miles

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

bonnet corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2012 242,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 231,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 231,840 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 228,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 228,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 225,442 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 225,442 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 222,633 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 220,064 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 218,479 miles

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

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

advanced corrosion in front to rear brake pipes †

advanced corrosion in rear floor pans

brake fluid low

Pass 14 Sep 2005 194,092 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 192,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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X282 BFH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X282 BFH, 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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X282 BFH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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