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X693 VBK

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,579 mi
Last recorded166,579 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX693 VBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 166,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 166,534 miles

Central Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified catalytic convertors cut out (8.2.1.1 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 159,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 155,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer edge of tyre has worn bald

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

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

Offside Front Outer edge of tyre has worn bald

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 147,768 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 142,439 miles

slight play in rear hub support bushes

Pass 24 Sep 2014 133,126 miles

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

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

rear indicator bulbs going pale

slight play in n/s rear hub suport bush

Pass 30 Sep 2013 124,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

sill covers fitted.

Fail 21 Sep 2013 124,229 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

sill covers fitted.

Pass 27 Oct 2012 116,552 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2011 104,856 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 91,120 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2010 91,120 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 77,121 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 77,121 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 61,345 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 59,744 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 53,270 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 44,979 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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X693 VBK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X693 VBK, 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 X693 VBK registered?

X693 VBK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X693 VBK safe to buy?

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