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X568 PFE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,955 mi
Last recorded100,955 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX568 PFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 100,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded floor pan by subframe mounting point (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 97,825 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 97,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 92,984 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 92,964 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE WORN BALD ON INNER EDGE..REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED/RUSTY BUT NOT LEAKING..

Fail 21 Oct 2013 85,432 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 85,432 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 78,287 miles

head light patern weak off side

Fail 24 Oct 2011 72,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 72,018 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 65,961 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 65,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 60,448 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)

nearside front foglight not working.

nearside front tyre below limit on outer edge.

offside front tyre worn close to limit on edges.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 54,882 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 48,732 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 48,732 miles

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

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 42,701 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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X568 PFE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X568 PFE, 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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What year was X568 PFE registered?

X568 PFE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 December 2000.

Is X568 PFE safe to buy?

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