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X581 GLB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,927 mi
Last recorded64,927 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX581 GLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 64,927 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 64,926 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion around filler neck (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2017 64,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion around the fuel filler neck (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 62,961 miles

Offside Rear boot floor excessively corroded but not within 30cm of suspension mount or seatbelt anchor point

Fail 3 Jun 2016 62,959 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe support (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe support broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault lamp lit then went out a few min later was on when mot finished (5.4.2)

Offside Rear boot floor excessively corroded but not within 30cm of suspension mount or seatbelt anchor point

Pass 2 Jun 2015 60,822 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 58,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

NS mirror loose

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 58,708 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

NS mirror loose

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 56,858 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 56,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 54,468 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 54,468 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 52,655 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,126 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 51,125 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

osr tyre slight cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 8 Jun 2009 49,394 miles

inner edges of both rear tyres worn

Pass 16 Jun 2008 47,210 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 43,531 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 43,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 39,233 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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X581 GLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol 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 X581 GLB, 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 X581 GLB registered?

X581 GLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 November 2000.

Is X581 GLB safe to buy?

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