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X587 FLB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,456 mi
Last recorded149,456 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX587 FLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 149,456 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s boot floor pockets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive hole on n/s/r floor outside 30cm zone (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

entire underside including suspension components covered in mud unable to examine some components

Fail 12 Oct 2021 149,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s boot floor pockets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive hole on n/s/r floor outside 30cm zone (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

entire underside including suspension components covered in mud unable to examine some components

Pass 16 Oct 2020 145,463 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All, perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, have minor corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body corroding near fuel filler pipe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 145,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All, perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, have minor corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger for silencer corroded away from body. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body corroding near fuel filler pipe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 139,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts, limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 139,799 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts, limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 134,673 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly chafed N/S & O/S Front. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses perished but none exposing cords. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Front brake pipes corroded under wheel arch area. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Rear brake pipes corroded close to flexible hoses, unable to fully inspect rear pipes as routed above rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Electronic fuel pump found to be damp and smelling of fuel, wiped fuel from pump and didn't re appear during test.

Front fog lamps inoperative but vehicle first used before 1st March 2018.

N/S & O/S Rear coil spring lower coils difficult to inspect.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has cuts but none exposing cords & is wearing thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff input seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension pipes & fuel pipes corroded but not leaking.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Rear suspension, lower, front arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe fixing points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Heavy corrosion to N/S & O/S rear of vehicle just outside of prescribed areas. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 134,673 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn N/S & O/S Front antiroll bar link upper bush's. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen N/S & O/S, Headlight lenses deteriorated. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several deep cuts, tyre also close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has 2 cuts & is close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly chafed N/S & O/S Front. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses perished but none exposing cords. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Front brake pipes corroded under wheel arch area. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Rear brake pipes corroded close to flexible hoses, unable to fully inspect rear pipes as routed above rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Electronic fuel pump found to be damp and smelling of fuel, wiped fuel from pump and didn't re appear during test.

Front fog lamps inoperative but vehicle first used before 1st March 2018.

N/S & O/S Rear coil spring lower coils difficult to inspect.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has cuts but none exposing cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff input seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear suspension pipes & fuel pipes corroded but not leaking.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Rear suspension, lower, front arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe fixing points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Heavy corrosion to N/S & O/S rear of vehicle just outside of prescribed areas. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 127,758 miles

Corrosion to rear of chassis/tow bar area

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on tread, inner edge

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

Oil leak, engine area

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front of rear sub frame mount area. Nearside & offside (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 127,758 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Corrosion to rear of chassis/tow bar area

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on tread, inner edge

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

Oil leak, engine area

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front of rear sub frame mount area. Nearside & offside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 122,680 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses before callipers (4) (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamps slightly misty

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe/vent corroding

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Corner, underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 122,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses before callipers (4) (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamps slightly misty

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe/vent corroding

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Corner, underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not reaching screen (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 117,140 miles

Rear brake disc backplates corroded

Rear suspension pipes corroded (recommend cleaning and oiling)

front anti roll bar body d bushes worn

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode (recommend cleaning and oiling )

slight dampness o/s/r shocker

Fail 24 Sep 2015 117,140 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty of water (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn out on inner edge (recommend replacement)

Offside Front tyre worn out on inner edge (recommend replacement)

Rear brake disc backplates corroded

Rear suspension pipes corroded (recommend cleaning and oiling)

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode (recommend cleaning and oiling )

slight dampness o/s/r shocker

Pass 23 Sep 2014 108,276 miles

child seat at offside rear (seat belt unexamined)

condition of front pads unknown (limited vision)

rear diff leak

Fail 16 Sep 2014 108,276 miles

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

child seat at offside rear (seat belt unexamined)

condition of front pads unknown (limited vision)

rear diff leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 101,611 miles

child seat at offside rear(seat belt unexamined)

dampness around offside rear shock

fuel lines corroded

rear disc inner surfaces poor(condition of pads unknown)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 101,611 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

child seat at offside rear(seat belt unexamined)

dampness around offside rear shock

fuel lines corroded

rear disc inner surfaces poor(condition of pads unknown)

wiper smeary

Pass 25 Sep 2012 95,226 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 88,474 miles

corrosion in rear suspension pipes

Pass 1 Nov 2010 83,760 miles

nearside rear tyre down to 2mm

play in offside inner end of steering rack,exact amount unknown due to covered parts

service light on

washers low

Fail 1 Nov 2010 83,760 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre down to 2mm

play in offside inner end of steering rack,exact amount unknown due to covered parts

service light on

washers low

Pass 21 May 2009 60,451 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 4 Sep 2008 54,932 miles

Advance wear to front brake pads

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 10 Aug 2007 42,056 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear registration plate deteriorating

staining on o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,545 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SRS light on

passenger washer aim too high

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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X587 FLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 X587 FLB, 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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X587 FLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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