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X547 BAY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,597 mi
Last recorded138,597 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX547 BAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 138,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

inner wings and arches on front corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2016 135,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front inner arches corroded

both front wings corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2016 135,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front inner arches corroded

both front wings corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2015 132,933 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight wear discs

Pass 22 Jul 2015 132,933 miles

slight wear discs

Pass 6 Aug 2014 130,372 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 126,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 124,422 miles

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

front pads worn

offside rear disc corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 121,902 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2011 121,902 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2010 113,232 miles

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

rear diff has oil leak

slight wear on front tyres inner

Pass 12 Nov 2009 106,535 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 102,664 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 102,629 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 90,547 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 90,547 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 76,517 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 76,517 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp Insecure

Slight Play in Nearside Front Bottom Ball Joint

Pass 16 Nov 2005 64,408 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 64,408 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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X547 BAY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X547 BAY, 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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X547 BAY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 December 2000.

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