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X618 VOT

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

172,356 mi
Last recorded172,356 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX618 VOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 172,356 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 171,971 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 158,487 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 158,411 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front wheel rim edge damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 147,404 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 147,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 130,816 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 115,015 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front down pipe support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective nearside backbox bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust front section fractured though not major exhaust leaks

Pass 23 Mar 2021 112,637 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear above diff (1.1.11 (c))

center exhaust deteriorating

front wiper deteriorating

n/s mirror slightly insecure and indicator lamp dull

n/s/f inner side wall perished

passenger air bag switched at time of test

passenger fright door tight to open

side skirts fitted making inspection difficult

tow ball removed at time of test

Fail 23 Mar 2021 112,637 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

center exhaust deteriorating

front wiper deteriorating

n/s mirror slightly insecure and indicator lamp dull

n/s/f inner side wall perished

passenger air bag switched at time of test

passenger fright door tight to open

side skirts fitted making inspection difficult

tow ball removed at time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2019 105,016 miles

both front wings corroded

engine coolant bottle empty

Fail 12 Dec 2019 105,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

both front wings corroded

engine coolant bottle empty

Pass 20 Dec 2018 92,844 miles

Lower general rust under body

Offside Front rust on lower panel

Pass 28 Nov 2017 83,386 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 77,803 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 74,851 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 71,416 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 66,656 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 61,098 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhaust bracket broken/missing

offside mirror glass faded

offside rear brakes disc corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2011 56,853 miles

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

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

offside rear disc brake corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2011 56,853 miles

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

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

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

offside rear disc brake corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 52,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 24 Nov 2009 48,193 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2008 44,348 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 42,031 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 42,031 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

all rear tie-bar bushes becoming perished

Pass 22 Nov 2006 40,128 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 38,060 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 38,060 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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X618 VOT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 X618 VOT, 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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X618 VOT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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