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X533 UHJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

197,785 mi
Last recorded197,785 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX533 UHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 197,785 miles

Boot floor corroded and poor

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

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

Slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 25 Jun 2015 189,567 miles

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

Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

corrosion to boot floor area

Fail 24 Jun 2015 189,567 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

corrosion to boot floor area

Pass 26 Jun 2014 184,180 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

exhaust mount broken

Fail 12 Jun 2014 184,175 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

exhaust mount broken

rear brakes juddering slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2013 180,674 miles

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

exhaust mount broken

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear discs corroded

Fail 31 May 2013 180,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust mount broken

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear discs corroded

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 16 Dec 2011 179,335 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 179,321 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 172,767 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 162,664 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 162,663 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 145,460 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 134,230 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 134,230 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside & nearside front tyres worn to 1.6mm at inneredge of 3/4 tread pattern.Advise nearside & offside rear shock absorbers damp

Pass 12 Dec 2006 124,998 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 124,998 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust middle box corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2005 119,605 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 119,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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X533 UHJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X533 UHJ, 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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X533 UHJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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