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X42 UPB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,855 mi
Last recorded72,855 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX42 UPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 72,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to view inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to view inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general under body surface rust various places and components

Fail 8 Jun 2019 72,855 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to view inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to view inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general under body surface rust various places and components

Pass 22 Aug 2016 70,420 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 66,360 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 60,451 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 60,373 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 57,194 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 57,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 55,637 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 53,467 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,682 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,405 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 43,124 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 38,887 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 33,411 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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X42 UPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,398cc petrol 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 X42 UPB, 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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X42 UPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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