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X598 FBD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

225,859 mi
Last recorded225,859 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX598 FBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 225,859 miles

ALL 4 WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP LENSE DAMAGED

SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR SILENCER

Fail 28 Nov 2013 225,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

ALL 4 WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP LENSE DAMAGED

SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR SILENCER

Pass 26 Nov 2012 220,882 miles

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

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

poss rear diff noisey

service light on

Fail 24 Nov 2012 220,808 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

poss rear diff noisey

service light on

Pass 3 Dec 2011 202,797 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

OFFSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP LENSE DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Fail 2 Dec 2011 202,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

OFFSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP LENSE DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 13 Dec 2010 177,163 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 177,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 151,264 miles

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

one n/s washer jet not working

Pass 16 Dec 2008 123,224 miles

O/S/F selt belt starting to fray slightly on edges

Rear indicators starting to show white light

Rear reg plate starting too separate

Windscreen chipped in places

Fail 13 Dec 2008 123,057 miles

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)

O/S/F selt belt starting to fray slightly on edges

Rear indicators starting to show white light

Rear reg plate starting too separate

Windscreen chipped in places

Pass 15 Dec 2007 94,842 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 64,031 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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X598 FBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X598 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 X598 FBD registered?

X598 FBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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