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X686 UOM

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

140,618 mi
Last recorded140,618 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX686 UOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 140,618 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 140,618 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 140,602 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 137,711 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 137,701 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 135,044 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 130,693 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 119,099 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2015 119,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 110,406 miles

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

oil leaks from differentionl

Fail 27 Jan 2014 110,232 miles

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

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

oil leaks from differentionl

Pass 25 Feb 2013 102,278 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 93,350 miles

SRS WARNING LAMP ON

Fail 15 Feb 2012 93,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 84,768 miles

n/s/r tyre inner wall cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2010 77,208 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,289 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 66,269 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 60,550 miles

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

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

there is cover on both side sills we are not able to test them properly

there is cover underneath the vehicle we are not able to test it properly

Fail 25 Mar 2008 60,550 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

there is cover on both side sills we are not able to test them properly

there is cover underneath the vehicle we are not able to test it properly

Pass 28 Mar 2007 52,505 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 40,986 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 40,986 miles

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

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

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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X686 UOM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 X686 UOM, 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 X686 UOM registered?

X686 UOM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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