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X489 PBA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,643 mi
Last recorded140,643 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX489 PBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2014 140,643 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 121,455 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 118,056 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 110,863 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 98,639 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 87,404 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 70,123 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 59,672 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 48,057 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 PBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X489 PBA, 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 PBA registered?

X489 PBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 December 2000.

Is X489 PBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X489 PBA shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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