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X471 CLB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,976 mi
Last recorded140,976 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX471 CLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 140,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 139,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 139,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 128,567 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 125,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 123,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 122,243 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 117,616 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 110,676 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 110,245 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 105,277 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 105,646 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 100,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 95,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing uneven

Fail 18 Mar 2008 95,956 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing uneven

Pass 15 Mar 2007 89,019 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 83,649 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 83,338 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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X471 CLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X471 CLB, 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 X471 CLB registered?

X471 CLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X471 CLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X471 CLB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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