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X597 UJO

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

150,786 mi
Last recorded150,786 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX597 UJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 150,786 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to flexi hose's (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak gearbox ? ()

all rear and front to rear metal brake pipe's rusted

Fail 8 Dec 2017 150,686 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both upper and lower bush's both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to flexi hose's (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak gearbox ? ()

all rear and front to rear metal brake pipe's rusted

Pass 28 Dec 2016 144,043 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal pipes (close to limit) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 143,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

all metal brake pipes rusted

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2015 137,569 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 137,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 131,619 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside front floor corroded

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2014 131,579 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front floor corroded

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2013 125,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

offside front fog/spot lamp not working

Pass 7 Dec 2012 119,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f/ jacking point missing

Pass 2 Dec 2011 113,657 miles

Oil leak

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

movement in drivers seat back rest

o/s mirror glass slightly damaged

o/s/f mounting point missing

Fail 28 Nov 2011 113,657 miles

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

Oil leak

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

movement in drivers seat back rest

o/s mirror glass slightly damaged

o/s/f mounting point missing

Pass 20 Dec 2010 105,998 miles

Discs worn

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

Low tone horn not working

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

O/S/F wing mirror glass damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Polly belt perished

Washer jets poor

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2010 105,998 miles

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

Discs worn

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

Low tone horn not working

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

O/S/F wing mirror glass damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Polly belt perished

Washer jets poor

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2009 99,005 miles

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

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

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

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

O/S/F wing mirror glass damaged

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Slight play on inner rack joint

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

polly v belt perishing

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2009 99,005 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

O/S/F wing mirror glass damaged

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Slight play on inner rack joint

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

polly v belt perishing

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2008 90,509 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 90,509 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 81,643 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 69,574 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 58,116 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 UJO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 UJO, 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 UJO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 December 2000.

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