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X597 PFE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,004 mi
Last recorded196,004 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX597 PFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 196,004 miles

Rear Exhaust in poor condition

Front Radiator support damaged

Rear Suspension subframe in poor condition very corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2020 191,929 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 191,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 176,849 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 166,868 miles

Body has slight corrosion boot floor badly corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 166,868 miles

Body has slight corrosion boot floor badly corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 160,532 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 160,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 150,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise on both rear wheel arches corroding and rusted

front number plate slightly deformed

headlamp aims just passed

headlamp lens dull

offside front fog lamp not working

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 139,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps lens dull

fuel cap has a slight defect

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2013 131,348 miles

Both Headlamps dull

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2013 129,025 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps lens dull

front wiper slightly smearing + windscreen needs good clean

Pass 11 Dec 2012 121,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear seat belts not tested due to seats being folded down

Fail 10 Dec 2012 121,172 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear seat belts not tested due to seats being folded down

Fail 30 Nov 2012 121,037 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 109,789 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 96,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear offside tyre deep cut in outer sidewall

Pass 24 Nov 2010 96,926 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

rear offside tyre deep cut in outer sidewall

Pass 26 Nov 2009 88,586 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 88,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 80,265 miles

Both number plates are starting to discolour

Both rear disc inner faces are corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2007 73,341 miles

front and rear number plates showing signs of slight water ingress

Pass 12 Dec 2006 67,750 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 56,839 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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X597 PFE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X597 PFE, 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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X597 PFE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 December 2000.

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