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X386 PBA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,235 mi
Last recorded209,235 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX386 PBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 209,235 miles

EXHAUST HAS NO SILENCERS

EXHAUST MOUNTINGS NOT STANDARD FITMENT

SMELL OF DIESEL FUEL

Fail 3 Nov 2018 209,231 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Position lamp not working BOTH REARS (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp not working O/S/F (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working O/S (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST HAS NO SILENCERS

EXHAUST MOUNTINGS NOT STANDARD FITMENT

SMELL OF DIESEL FUEL

Pass 22 Jul 2016 119,963 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 105,728 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 102,310 miles

minor play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 31 Jul 2014 102,309 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

minor play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Aug 2013 94,943 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 83,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Snow Tyres Fitted.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 70,512 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 61,630 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 61,630 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 58,123 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 53,935 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 49,646 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 45,123 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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X386 PBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X386 PBA, 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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X386 PBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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