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X519 PBV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

157,560 mi
Last recorded157,560 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX519 PBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2019 157,560 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush also rear shocks have little or no damping effect (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear bumper supports falling away (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 154,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 154,553 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 149,710 miles

both headlights tarnished.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 144,026 miles

both head lights tarnished.

Fail 25 Oct 2016 144,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both head lights tarnished.

nearside front tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 138,039 miles

Offside offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 137,818 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 132,871 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 132,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 125,991 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advice exhaust system

advice near side front inner tyre wall

chip to centre of windscreen pass and advice

Fail 22 Oct 2013 125,991 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advice exhaust system

advice near side front inner tyre wall

chip to centre of windscreen pass and advice

Pass 28 Nov 2012 118,438 miles

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

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

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

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

advice exhaust system(centre)

advice near side inner tyre wall

advice off side front tyre wall

Fail 26 Nov 2012 118,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

advice exhaust system(centre)

advice near side inner tyre wall

advice off side front tyre wall

Pass 29 Jun 2011 108,867 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 108,867 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 104,786 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 104,786 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 97,934 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 97,934 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 92,233 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 84,001 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 73,845 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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X519 PBV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 X519 PBV, 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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X519 PBV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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