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X624 SBJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

165,832 mi
Last recorded165,832 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX624 SBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 165,832 miles

N/s front wing corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Vehicle has corroded doors

Vehicle has plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2017 159,047 miles

both front tyres going bald inner edge + close to limit

both rear brake hoses perishing

both rear brake pipes corroding

exhaust bracket broken off rear silencer

headlight images poor

slight play in n/s/f link pin

Fail 15 May 2017 159,045 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres going bald inner edge + close to limit

both rear brake hoses perishing

both rear brake pipes corroding

exhaust bracket broken off rear silencer

headlight images poor

slight play in n/s/f link pin

Pass 2 Jun 2016 148,610 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 148,609 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front floor pans (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 138,070 miles

some movement in nearside front anti roll bar link pin

Fail 20 May 2015 138,063 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

some movement in nearside front anti roll bar link pin

Pass 3 Jun 2014 128,181 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

warning light indicates a light failure however no bulbs are defective

Pass 18 Apr 2013 117,929 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 111,325 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 111,325 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

front brake discs very thin

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 101,587 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 90,795 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 90,795 miles

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)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 90,480 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 78,356 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 74,294 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 74,294 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

"Chuffing" noise from rear of engine ?

Rear brake pads worn low

Slight play in steering rack nearside inner joint

Pass 10 Jan 2007 58,154 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 58,154 miles

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

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

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

front wipers and washers in poor condition

rear tyres wearing in center of tread 3mm

slight play in both lower ball joints †

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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X624 SBJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X624 SBJ, 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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X624 SBJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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