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X705 VLS

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,988 mi
Last recorded118,988 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX705 VLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2020 118,988 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg corroded ( marked ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg corroded ( marked ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Central Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 118,855 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

CENTER PROP SHAFT BEARING SPLIT

Offside Front SPOT LIGHT

Pass 19 Jul 2018 112,517 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 101,106 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 101,105 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 99,867 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 99,867 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 98,021 miles

fuel tank becoming corrodede

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2014 95,424 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 93,213 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 93,211 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 88,499 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 85,840 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 82,665 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 79,507 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 79,507 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 75,684 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 69,989 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 61,497 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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X705 VLS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X705 VLS, 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 X705 VLS registered?

X705 VLS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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