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2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,463 mi
Last recorded138,463 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX728 BEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 138,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess supply pipe to rear (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess both pipes to spheres (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear all seats folded - unable to check seat belts

Pass 31 Dec 2019 137,759 miles

Body not fully secure many panels tape repair (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

cover sills fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2019 135,906 miles

Rear Both rear inner quarter panels corroded but outside prescribed areas

Fail 4 Jan 2019 135,906 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Both rear inner quarter panels corroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 19 Dec 2017 134,979 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded above rear subframe ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2017 132,755 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all pipes around rear axle (2.4.D.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded forward of rear axle ()

Rear seats folded - rear seat belts unchecked

nearside & offside front wings taped over corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2015 128,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nsf & osf wings have corrosion (taped)to lower edges

Pass 23 Feb 2015 127,948 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system rusty

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside rear has hole caused by corrosion but not within 30cm of a body/suspension mounting

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear silencer hanger broken

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 127,948 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system rusty

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside rear has hole caused by corrosion but not within 30cm of a body/suspension mounting

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 125,413 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

offside rear silencer metal hanger bracket broken but system still secure

Pass 12 Feb 2013 123,010 miles

Exhaust system corroded but still secure

Front subframe corroded at front

Fuel pipes corroded at rear

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 118,327 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

bonnet release handle broken

nearside door mirror loose

Fail 19 Oct 2011 118,327 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet release handle broken

both rear tyres are on 2/3mm of tread

nearside door mirror loose

Pass 15 Jul 2010 111,373 miles

centre exhaust mount missing

Pass 4 Sep 2009 106,416 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 106,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 96,981 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 96,981 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 88,340 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 88,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre worn inner

Pass 6 Sep 2006 78,761 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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X728 BEL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X728 BEL, 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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X728 BEL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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