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X294 BFH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

200,265 mi
Last recorded200,265 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX294 BFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 200,265 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 204,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/16W (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 196,762 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 196,645 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear jacking support block missing

Fail 11 Dec 2015 196,558 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake hoses perished.

n/s door mirror loose.

o/s/f drop link bushes perished

o/s/f inner panel around coil spring starting to corrode

o/s/f shockabsorber lower bush perished.

o/s/f tyre perished.

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge

slight play in both front hubs

Fail 7 Dec 2015 196,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake hoses perished.

n/s door mirror loose.

o/s/f drop link bushes perished

o/s/f inner panel around coil spring starting to corrode

o/s/f shockabsorber lower bush perished.

o/s/f tyre perished.

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 1 Dec 2014 188,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f shockabsorber lower rubber bush started to split.

o/s/f shockabsorber lower rubber bush started to split.

rear brake discs corroded.

rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 27 Nov 2014 188,643 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f shockabsorber lower rubber bush started to split.

o/s/f shockabsorber lower rubber bush started to split.

rear brake discs corroded.

rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 181,071 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 174,306 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

wiper blade started to split.

Fail 17 Dec 2012 174,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

wiper blade started to split.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 168,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear fuel pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 162,073 miles

both rear tyres getting low.

Fail 7 Dec 2010 162,059 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres getting low.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 152,590 miles

very slight play in o/s/f hub.

Fail 10 Dec 2008 143,547 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2008 143,547 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2007 132,728 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 126,096 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 126,096 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Wrong wheel bolts (short) fitted to off side front wheel.

Pass 1 Dec 2005 119,305 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 119,289 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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X294 BFH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X294 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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X294 BFH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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