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2000 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

244,245 mi
Last recorded244,245 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX289 DBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 244,245 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 244,125 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2024 241,999 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted both sides

Pass 19 Mar 2023 238,789 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 234,477 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 229,866 miles

Front headlights dim

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 229,848 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill chalked areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor chalked areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill chalked areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor chalked areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 224,827 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both front Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 219,087 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake fluid low

Fail 2 Mar 2019 219,080 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake fluid low

Pass 7 Oct 2016 218,811 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s&o/s (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake pipes slight corroded and covered with under seal

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 jacking points slight corroded

both sides inner sill and outer sill cover fitted

brake pipes front to rear covered with grease

front all suspension component slight corroded and bushes deteriorated

parking and service brake need adjustment

rear all suspension components slight corroded and bushes are deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2014

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear suspension leveling control valve misting of oil

Pass 13 Dec 2012 173,287 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2012 173,287 miles

Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 168,062 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 167,899 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2010 153,736 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 153,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 142,644 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Nov 2009 142,644 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Sep 2008 124,104 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 124,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 110,496 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 99,316 miles

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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X289 DBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 X289 DBD, 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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X289 DBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 September 2000.

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