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X348 EAM

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,421 mi
Last recorded146,421 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX348 EAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 146,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 145,620 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted OUTER RIM. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 145,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted OUTER RIM. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL DAMAGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 143,266 miles

damage to outer sidewalls n/s and o/s front and n/s rear tyres

Pass 22 Mar 2017 139,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 136,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear diff leaking

Fail 1 Apr 2016 136,985 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear diff leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2015 134,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front inner flitch corroded next to headlight

rear dif leaking oil

Fail 17 Mar 2015 134,182 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front inner flitch corroded next to headlight

rear dif leaking oil

Pass 7 Apr 2014 130,571 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 128,307 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear differential - mist of oil

Pass 23 Mar 2012 120,651 miles

nsf fog liht N/W

nsf tyre inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2011 111,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 102,007 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 86,766 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 76,551 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2007 63,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 46,724 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 46,702 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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X348 EAM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X348 EAM, 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 X348 EAM registered?

X348 EAM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 November 2000.

Is X348 EAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X348 EAM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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