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X761 EBD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,923 mi
Last recorded106,923 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX761 EBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2020 106,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill box section holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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Pass 26 Feb 2019 105,015 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2019

Emissions not tested unable to pick up a reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases several (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 100,137 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 96,485 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre low on tread also in poor condition

outer sill trims fitted unable to asess outer sills

Fail 26 Apr 2017 96,479 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s/f floor section (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre low on tread also in poor condition

outer sill trims fitted unable to asess outer sills

Pass 26 Apr 2016 91,719 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 87,216 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 84,585 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 81,664 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 79,112 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 79,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately modified (3.4.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 76,604 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 74,169 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 68,295 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 68,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 62,062 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 62,062 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 590,620 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 49,689 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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X761 EBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X761 EBD, 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 X761 EBD registered?

X761 EBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X761 EBD safe to buy?

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