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X286 BGX

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,562 mi
Last recorded173,562 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX286 BGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 173,562 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)

Slight exhaust leak from front of system.

Fail 2 Jun 2015 173,562 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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)

Slight exhaust leak from front of system.

Pass 21 May 2014 158,878 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 151,688 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 142,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 129,267 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 120,043 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 22 Apr 2009 107,360 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN - ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON

Fail 22 Apr 2009 107,360 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN - ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 92,099 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 92,099 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 29 Sep 2006 81,190 miles

bolt stuck in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2005

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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X286 BGX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X286 BGX, 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 X286 BGX registered?

X286 BGX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 November 2000.

Is X286 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X286 BGX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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