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X649 GBY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,556 mi
Last recorded96,556 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX649 GBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 96,556 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded (not considered excessive)

Pass 12 Feb 2025 93,330 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 82,091 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 82,089 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 75,442 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 73,305 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 71,116 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 67,699 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 63,725 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 61,232 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 61,231 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits can also be cat (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 54,144 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2015 43,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 43,873 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 34,389 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 34,389 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 29,274 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 29,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,344 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,262 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 25,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 22,850 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 19,259 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 19,259 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,874 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 11,813 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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X649 GBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X649 GBY, 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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X649 GBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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