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X482 NBV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,105 mi
Last recorded139,105 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX482 NBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 139,105 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 138,265 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 137,567 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 136,836 miles

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

Engine , Under Body And Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under Body Of Vehicle / All Suspension Components Covers In Grease / Under Seal Corroded Where Visible

Fail 3 Oct 2022 136,835 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front flexi covered in grease

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear flexi covered in grease

Offside Front flexi covered in grease

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

Offside Rear flexi covered in grease

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 135,705 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 134,112 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 130,469 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 129,206 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 129,204 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 125,527 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 122,249 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 118,392 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 113,699 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 109,368 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 102,690 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 97,375 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 90,760 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 81,750 miles

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

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

Fail 17 Nov 2009 81,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 21 Nov 2008 54,514 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 54,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 33,923 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,653 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 25,869 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 19,874 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 NBV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X482 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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What year was X482 NBV registered?

X482 NBV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 September 2000.

Is X482 NBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X482 NBV shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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