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X748 FDP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,281 mi
Last recorded131,281 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX748 FDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2021 131,281 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Off side front jacking point has corrosion

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 129,966 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Sill Corroded And Holed

Fail 12 Nov 2020 129,956 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Inner Sill Corroded And Holed

Pass 21 Jun 2019 125,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

two out of four washer jets misaligned

Fail 21 Jun 2019 125,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

two out of four washer jets misaligned

Pass 19 Jun 2018 119,273 miles

Off side front floor has corrosion & holed

Fail 15 Jun 2018 119,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Brake hose perished & showing canvas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Brake hose perished & showing canvas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Off side front floor has corrosion & holed

Pass 1 Jun 2017 112,727 miles

Offside Front inner seal excessively corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2017 112,727 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front inner seal excessively corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 105,275 miles

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

slight perishing to both front tyres

Pass 18 Jun 2015 98,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 92,265 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 92,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 90,205 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 88,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Aug 2011 85,828 miles

both front tyres slight wear on outer edges

front discs slight wear

Pass 4 Aug 2010 83,400 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box noisy.

front and rear brake discs lipped.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 80,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

engine misfire

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

outer sills covered

Pass 4 Aug 2008 77,211 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level low

front pads appear low

Pass 30 Aug 2007 74,411 miles

brake fluid low,front discs worn & front pads 50% worn

Pass 16 Aug 2006 65,606 miles

slight oil dampness around diff....front to rear and both rear metal brake pipes corroded....wiper blade smeary

Pass 18 Aug 2005 52,816 miles

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

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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X748 FDP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 X748 FDP, 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 X748 FDP registered?

X748 FDP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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