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X689 BTT

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,971 mi
Last recorded143,971 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX689 BTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 143,971 miles

All suspension pipes corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

General corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 143,644 miles

General underside corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2019 142,311 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 142,311 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 138,190 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2017 135,037 miles

General corrosion

Suspension pipe corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2017 135,037 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened All metal (2.4.D.3)

General corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2016 134,791 miles

all brake pipes coated

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2015 129,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 121,071 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 111,307 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 111,270 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 100,980 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 96,202 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 96,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

rear number plate tarnished

Pass 31 Dec 2009 90,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear number plate deteriorated

suspension pipes corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2009 90,690 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear number plate deteriorated

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2009 84,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fluid suspension pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2009 84,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fluid suspension pipes corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2007 77,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 72,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 68,248 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 64,243 miles

damage front number plate

damage offside front mirror/ indicator lamp

lip front brake discs

rear shocks damp

slight corrosion metal brake pipes

slight lift offside front bottom ball joint

upper and lower engine covers fitted at time of test

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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X689 BTT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 X689 BTT, 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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X689 BTT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 November 2000.

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