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X347 BLA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,411 mi
Last recorded109,411 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX347 BLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 109,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged held on with tape ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged held on with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlamp beams cloudy

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

no EML

Fail 8 Jan 2020 109,374 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy may require polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy may require polish (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged held on with tape ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged held on with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

no EML

Pass 9 Jan 2019 108,335 miles

Front both front headlights fading

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 106,273 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 106,159 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 104,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch starting to corrode

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 104,182 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch starting to corrode

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 102,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 102,820 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 101,400 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamp beam images cloudy

Fail 10 Dec 2014 101,372 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamp beam images cloudy

Pass 12 Dec 2013 99,597 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 97,941 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 95,730 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 95,730 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 94,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 94,294 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 92,479 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 150,725 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 139,158 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 30 Aug 2008 139,158 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 123,780 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 123,565 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 108,133 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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X347 BLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X347 BLA, 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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X347 BLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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