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X687 BBV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,245 mi
Last recorded168,245 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX687 BBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 168,245 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 161,421 miles

front fog lamps cover missing.

uneven wear to o/s/f tyre.

Fail 31 Mar 2010 161,419 miles

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

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

front fog lamps cover missing.

uneven wear to o/s/f tyre.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 154,031 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 146,052 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 141,097 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 141,091 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 126,541 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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X687 BBV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X687 BBV, 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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X687 BBV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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