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X678 WAB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,531 mi
Last recorded184,531 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX678 WAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 184,531 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 170,281 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 170,281 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 169,266 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 169,266 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 162,715 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 161,325 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 161,325 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 158,232 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 158,232 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 154,036 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 154,036 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 151,800 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 149,542 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 130,623 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2011 130,619 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 110,703 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 110,703 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

headlamp main beam switch faulty

Pass 27 May 2009 94,253 miles

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

front panel corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2008 82,557 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 82,557 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 82,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

BAS LIGHT UP ON DASH

ESP LIGHT UP ON DASH

EXHAUST SYSTEM RATTLE

Fail 4 Jun 2008 82,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

exhaust downpipe bracket broken, o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge .

Pass 5 Jun 2007 63,820 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 62,357 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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X678 WAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X678 WAB, 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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X678 WAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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