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X699 BLA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,087 mi
Last recorded136,087 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX699 BLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 136,087 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 136,087 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 136,039 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc's corroded.

Under trays fitted.

coil spring corroded Both front. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 127,066 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 115,569 miles

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

Nearside Front fog/driving lamp not working

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper smearing screen

Fail 31 Dec 2015 115,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog/driving lamp not working

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn badly on inner and outer edges

front wiper smearing screen

Pass 23 Dec 2014 103,068 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 93,583 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 93,583 miles

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

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 85,970 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 75,234 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 64,777 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 54,084 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 54,084 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 48,870 miles

offside rear tyre starting to wear

offside rear tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 15 Nov 2007 48,031 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2006 44,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 44,152 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 37,909 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 37,909 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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X699 BLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X699 BLA, 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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X699 BLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 October 2000.

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