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X588 YLJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,128 mi
Last recorded165,128 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX588 YLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 165,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Offside Rear CORRODED BUT NO IN PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 29 Oct 2020 162,069 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 162,069 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 158,076 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear inner boot floor corroded not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear inner boot floor corroded not in prescribed area

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 158,076 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear inner boot floor corroded not in prescribed area

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear inner boot floor corroded not in prescribed area

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 154,232 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 154,232 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 148,464 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 143,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 143,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 135,303 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 129,903 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 129,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 122,612 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 114,009 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 107,004 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 99,913 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 92,468 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 85,568 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 79,944 miles

advise both front and o/s rear tyres wearing on inner treads

Pass 20 Jun 2007 77,146 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 77,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise n/s rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 10 May 2006 71,189 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 YLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YLJ, 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 YLJ registered?

X588 YLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 December 2000.

Is X588 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X588 YLJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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