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X437 FJH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,109 mi
Last recorded117,109 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX437 FJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 117,109 miles

Exhaust is corroded

On the back door above the registration plate is corroded

Window on the offside rear door not working.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 109,745 miles

front brake discs becoming worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear subframe bushes becoming soft and has slight movement

nail in offside rear tyre, non-repairable

nearside front tyre has a deep cut in tread but has no cords visible (215/55/16

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre becoming worn (3mm)

rear brake discs starting to become worn

slight leak from rear diff'

various brake pipes starting to become corroded

various fuel pipes becoming corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 109,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear subframe bushes becoming soft and has slight movement

front brake discs becoming worn

nail in offside rear tyre, non-repairable

nearside front tyre has a deep cut in tread but has no cords visible (215/55/16

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre becoming worn (3mm)

rear brake discs starting to become worn

slight leak from rear diff'

various brake pipes starting to become corroded

various fuel pipes becoming corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 104,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres becoming worn at edges

exhaust corroded

exhaust rear mount broken off exhaust

slight wear to all brake discs

Fail 16 Aug 2013 104,207 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres becoming worn at edges

exhaust corroded

exhaust rear mount broken off exhaust

slight wear to all brake discs

Pass 6 Jun 2012 92,742 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 92,739 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 85,440 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both front hubs

Fail 27 Jun 2011 85,440 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 11 Jun 2010 76,214 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 76,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 65,620 miles

nearside front tyre slight cut outer wall

Fail 4 Jun 2009 65,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre slight cut outer wall

nearside rear position lamp lens slight damage

Pass 25 Jul 2008 57,488 miles

n/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2007 50,844 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 43,927 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 37,611 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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X437 FJH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X437 FJH, 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 X437 FJH registered?

X437 FJH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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