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X585 BBY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,081 mi
Last recorded26,081 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX585 BBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 26,081 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 25,783 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 25,025 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 24,274 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 23,317 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 22,136 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 20,893 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 20,404 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 20,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 47,330 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 19,335 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 18,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 17,953 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 17,936 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 17,209 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 15,117 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 14,191 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 12,598 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 11,032 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 9,478 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 8,039 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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X585 BBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X585 BBY, 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 X585 BBY registered?

X585 BBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X585 BBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X585 BBY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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