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X434 BCB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,987 mi
Last recorded141,987 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX434 BCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 141,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 136,344 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 136,344 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 131,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch

nearside front outer track rod end has slight play

nearside front tyre outer wall perishing slightly

offside and nearside rear suspension upper arm bushes starting to split/wear

offside rear tyre has worn tread

Pass 20 Jul 2013 131,173 miles

engine management light on

nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch

nearside front outer track rod end has slight play

nearside front tyre outer wall perishing slightly

offside and nearside rear suspension upper arm bushes starting to split/wear

offside rear tyre has worn tread

Pass 24 Jul 2012 127,952 miles

nearside front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre has worn edges

nearside front tyre outer wall has a small cut

offside front door mirror glass deteriorating

offside rear tyre has worn tread

rear sub frame mounting bushes worn

Pass 2 Feb 2011 118,793 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 118,785 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 113,413 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 108,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 108,464 miles

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 12 Nov 2007 100,889 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 90,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 69,652 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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X434 BCB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 X434 BCB, 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 X434 BCB registered?

X434 BCB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is X434 BCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X434 BCB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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