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X46 YHO

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,660 mi
Last recorded131,660 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX46 YHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 131,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside handbrake effort low, may require adjustment or repair.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 129,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake efforts just met

footbrake slightly spongy

Fail 8 Jul 2024 129,494 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal poor (Spongy)

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Central Heatshield loose

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Washer jet poor

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 127,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake poor may require adjustment or repair

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake only just met requirements

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside approx 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 126,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

handbrake just met requirements

outer sills covered restricting full inspection

Pass 25 Jun 2021 126,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake near reserve travel and effort low and just met requirements

Pass 1 Aug 2020 124,466 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 124,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 122,651 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Outer sills covered restricting full inpection

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face,o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake just met requirements

Pass 23 Jul 2018 117,605 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 117,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge app 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 111,635 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion boot well holed (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 111,635 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion boot well holed (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 106,621 miles

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

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

o/s handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 30 Jul 2015 102,630 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 100,254 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 97,551 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 94,269 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 94,269 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 90,114 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 84,978 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 84,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 76,002 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 76,002 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 67,598 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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X46 YHO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X46 YHO, 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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X46 YHO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 December 2000.

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