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X445 NBV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,205 mi
Last recorded143,205 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX445 NBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2014 143,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 143,205 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 133,297 miles

bonnet securing poorly

boot floors badly corroded and weak

center exhaust corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres worn low

rear number plate discoloured

second bonnet release missing

slight lift in offside and nearside front lower suspension ball joints

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

trims fitted to outersills

unable to fully view rear coil springs

steering wheel feels poorly secured, needs further investigation

Fail 21 Apr 2013 133,258 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

bonnet securing poorly

boot floors badly corroded and weak

center exhaust corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres worn low

rear number plate discoloured

second bonnet release missing

slight lift in offside and nearside front lower suspension ball joints

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

trims fitted to outersills

unable to fully view rear coil springs

steering wheel feels poorly secured, needs further investigation

Pass 13 May 2012 126,147 miles

front number plate discoloured

front tyres worn on edges

offside and nearside boot floors corroded badly and offfside holed

play in front wheel bearings

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear metalbrake pipes corroded

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 1 Jun 2011 118,575 miles

metal fuel pipes heavily corroded

movement in steering column

rear underside of vehicle heavily corroded

rear wheel archs corroded

slight movement in both hubs

Fail 4 Jun 2010 108,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 108,152 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 95,272 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 95,127 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 80,645 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 65,968 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 55,127 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 55,119 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X445 NBV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X445 NBV, 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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X445 NBV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X445 NBV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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