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X701 BBV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

45,128 mi
Last recorded45,128 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX701 BBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 45,128 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 45,110 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 44,989 miles

Coil spring corroded Front + Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer sills corroded / Front + Rear

Suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2020 44,438 miles

Nearside Sill showing signs of corrosion in several places

Offside Rear Sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2019 43,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 42,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 41,831 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 40,839 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 40,839 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 38,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 36,881 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 35,918 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 34,562 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 33,306 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 33,305 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 30,504 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,391 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 30,382 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,228 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,404 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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X701 BBV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X701 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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X701 BBV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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