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X408 RBT

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,414 mi
Last recorded51,414 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX408 RBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 51,414 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 50,999 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 50,232 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 49,015 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 47,170 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 47,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering x member next to mounts of wishbone arm (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering x member next to mounts of wishbone arm (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2017 43,978 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides (under engine covers) (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 40,690 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 37,502 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 34,634 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 32,711 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 29,430 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 26,000 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 26,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 24,120 miles

Engine Management Light ON

Pass 13 Aug 2009 22,298 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 22,298 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 18,370 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 13,744 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 11,129 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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X408 RBT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 X408 RBT, 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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X408 RBT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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