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X349 HJB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,229 mi
Last recorded140,229 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX349 HJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 140,229 miles

stages of corrosion to n\s\f,o\s\f & o\s\r floor pans/sill

Pass 5 Sep 2019 137,559 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2018 130,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 65%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 65%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over under side of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine trims fitted

fuel cap starting to perish .

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 11 Oct 2017 124,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine trims fitted

exhaust blowing

osf tyre worn on edges

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2017 124,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

engine trims fitted

osf tyre worn on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 119,740 miles

Rear exhaust bracket

Pass 25 Sep 2015 115,975 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 115,971 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 108,228 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 94,871 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 94,758 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 90,869 miles

Centre seat belt anchor requires attention.

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 90,869 miles

Centre seat belt anchor requires attention.

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 89,886 miles

windscreen washer bottal leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2010 80,951 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 80,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 68,193 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 59,348 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 59,338 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 50,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 41,345 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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X349 HJB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X349 HJB, 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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X349 HJB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 October 2000.

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