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X587 MBJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,474 mi
Last recorded154,474 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX587 MBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 154,474 miles

Nearside Rear slightly corroded

Offside Front wing outer skin corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside suspension component/ body slight corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2019 154,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slightly corroded

Offside Front wing outer skin corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside suspension component/ body slight corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2018 147,121 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 140,331 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 138,748 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 138,736 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 137,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 119,701 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 119,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 93,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 93,418 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 72,731 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 72,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 64,002 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 58,842 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 53,431 miles

unable to test most of the underside of vehicle and both outer body sills due to covers

Pass 29 Nov 2007 47,994 miles

unable to test most of the underside of vehicle o/s and n/s outer body sills due to covers

Pass 30 Oct 2006 41,145 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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X587 MBJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MBJ, 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 MBJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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