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X489 EAB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,364 mi
Last recorded137,364 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX489 EAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 137,364 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear outer brake pad worn at higher rate compared to offside rear

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

Offside Front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

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

differential leaking from driveshaft oil seal area

Fail 16 Sep 2019 137,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear outer brake pad worn at higher rate compared to offside rear

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

Offside Front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

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

differential leaking from driveshaft oil seal area

Pass 5 Oct 2018 120,412 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT BUMPER TRIM LOOSE

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

REAR DIFF LEAKING

Pass 10 Oct 2017 101,903 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear slight perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Oil leak diff seal ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jacking point areas (5.2.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 inner edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 101,903 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear rear halfs (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear slight perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Oil leak diff seal ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jacking point areas (5.2.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 inner edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 82,653 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 80,046 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 80,046 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 76,971 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight oil leek from o/s/r diff

Fail 16 Dec 2014 76,971 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight oil leek from o/s/r diff

Pass 18 Dec 2013 73,609 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 69,050 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 65,547 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)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 65,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 60,815 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 54,481 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 54,335 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 48,369 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 43,718 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 37,116 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 32,457 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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X489 EAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X489 EAB, 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 X489 EAB registered?

X489 EAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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