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X588 FBD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,507 mi
Last recorded173,507 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX588 FBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 173,507 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 173,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 157,751 miles

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Nov 2015 157,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Oct 2014 126,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 126,564 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 103,808 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 101,688 miles

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

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play osf steering rack end

Pass 6 Sep 2011 96,372 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear reg plate slightly damaged(still can be read)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 87,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 77,440 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 65,797 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 60,230 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 52,791 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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X588 FBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X588 FBD, 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 X588 FBD registered?

X588 FBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is X588 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X588 FBD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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