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X749 BLF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,570 mi
Last recorded119,570 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX749 BLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 119,570 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 119,568 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 111,965 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2010 105,155 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 102,895 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 102,895 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 97,209 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 97,209 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear no plate starting to deface but can still be read from a distance

Fail 22 Nov 2007 90,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyre's are wearing on the outer edges, and approching the legal limit on the outer edges

Pass 22 Nov 2007 90,817 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyre's are wearing on the outer edges, and approching the legal limit on the outer edges

Pass 28 Nov 2006 82,244 miles

offside and nearside front tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 28 Nov 2006 82,244 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2005 70,572 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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X749 BLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X749 BLF, 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 X749 BLF registered?

X749 BLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 November 2000.

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