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X526 CPB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

221,785 mi
Last recorded221,785 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX526 CPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 221,785 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 214,996 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 214,996 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 206,230 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 110,448 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

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

both side sill panel corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2016 125,603 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side on the limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake Pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2015 109,931 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides / pair / set (4.1.E.1)

engine management light displayed

Pass 24 Aug 2014 92,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

LPG conversion installed

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear lights non-std type fitted

engine manahement light fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2013 135,631 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 1 Sep 2012 75,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 69,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front brake disc worn

centre seat belt clasp damaged

engine management light displayed

engine oil level low

tinted glass / windows

Pass 19 Jun 2010 58,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate damaged

tinted windows / glass

Fail 14 Jul 2009 53,572 miles

Both front road tyres damaged on outer walls

Damage to outer body of vehicle in places

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate is damaged

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Park brake needs adjustment to travel of pedal lever

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,572 miles

Both front road tyres damaged on outer walls

Damage to outer body of vehicle in places

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate is damaged

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Park brake needs adjustment to travel of pedal lever

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 48,262 miles

Damage to outer wall of both front road tyres

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate damaged

Play found in both front lower suspension arm front bushes

Pass 9 Jul 2007 42,365 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 42,365 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 29,639 miles

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

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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X526 CPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X526 CPB, 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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X526 CPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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