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X508 XBX

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,335 mi
Last recorded212,335 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX508 XBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2015 212,335 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2015 212,335 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 205,138 miles

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

O/S/R door doesn't open from the outside, still opens from the inside

Pass 29 Nov 2012 193,614 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 silencer corroded

scratch on front windscreen

wiring to towing sockets damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2011 181,184 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs slight wear

nearside front wing excess corrosion outside 30cm

offside front wing corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

poor beam pattern in headlamps

Pass 21 Oct 2010 165,548 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f door check strap broken

Fail 21 Oct 2010 165,546 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f door check strap broken

Pass 21 Oct 2009 152,109 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 152,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 140,158 miles

fluid leak engine

n\s\f seat belt slow to return

parking brake warning not working

rear wiper split

Fail 16 Dec 2008 140,158 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fluid leak engine

n\s\f seat belt slow to return

parking brake warning not working

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Dec 2007 124,152 miles

ADVISE DIESEL SMELL

ADVISE REAR PIN AND BUSH SLIGHT PLAY IN O/SIDE AND N/SIDE LOWER ARM OUTERS

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2006 104,509 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 85,428 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 85,428 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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X508 XBX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X508 XBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X508 XBX registered?

X508 XBX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X508 XBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X508 XBX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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