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X492 PBA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,514 mi
Last recorded81,514 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX492 PBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 81,514 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 81,025 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 80,789 miles

some slight mods to car

Pass 13 Apr 2021 80,699 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 80,620 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 80,553 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 80,552 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 79,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 77,851 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 77,851 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 76,832 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 74,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2014 74,865 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 72,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 67,843 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 64,032 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 59,907 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 52,520 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 44,700 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 38,432 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 30,992 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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X492 PBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X492 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 X492 PBA registered?

X492 PBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 December 2000.

Is X492 PBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X492 PBA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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