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X482 BGU

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,826 mi
Last recorded131,826 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX482 BGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 131,826 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 131,826 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed with in 30cm of seatbelt fixing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 125,664 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 114,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and Offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 113,958 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and Offside . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 103,198 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2019 94,686 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 94,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 93,830 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 93,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 92,525 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 92,525 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 90,492 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 86,763 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 83,440 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 83,440 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 80,530 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 80,530 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 75,364 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 72,115 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 72,115 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 69,008 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 69,008 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 64,084 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 58,670 miles

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 58,670 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 50,892 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 44,953 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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X482 BGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 X482 BGU, 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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X482 BGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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