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X541 BBC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,975 mi
Last recorded111,975 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX541 BBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 111,975 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Held secure by wiring. Have advised presenter. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Steering rack play. Both front.

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

General age related surface corrosion+ components.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Use of underseal under vehicle cannot inspect properly. Have advised presenter.

Fail 19 Oct 2019 111,975 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Held secure by wiring. Have advised presenter. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Steering rack play. Both front.

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

General age related surface corrosion+ components.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Use of underseal under vehicle cannot inspect properly. Have advised presenter.

Pass 24 Oct 2018 103,099 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 103,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2017 98,583 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 97,333 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 97,331 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 95,817 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 95,817 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 93,652 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 93,650 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 91,932 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 90,082 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 90,081 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 87,785 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 83,519 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 78,754 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 75,276 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 70,222 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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X541 BBC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X541 BBC, 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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X541 BBC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 November 2000.

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