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2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,043 mi
Last recorded159,043 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX771 BAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 159,043 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 146,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 133,335 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 122,042 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 122,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 116,152 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 107,758 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly scored

Fail 1 Nov 2012 107,758 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 7 Nov 2011 100,861 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake disc badly corroded on inner surface

reaar exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2011 100,861 miles

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

215/55/zr16 93w

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

nearside rear brake disc badly corroded on inner surface

nearside rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge (advise replacement)

reaar exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 91,473 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 91,473 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 78,966 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearig inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2008 69,550 miles

advise front discs lipped

advise slight play in front wheel bearings

strong advise rear shocks damp

Fail 31 Oct 2008 69,508 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise front discs lipped

advise slight play in front wheel bearings

strong advise rear shocks damp

Pass 6 Nov 2007 58,902 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 58,902 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

advise o/s/f tyre getting worn on the edges

advise o/s/r tyre on 2-3mm through centre

advise rear pads getting worn

strong advise front pads very low

Pass 7 Nov 2006 50,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2005 39,266 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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X771 BAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green 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 X771 BAN, 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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X771 BAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 November 2000.

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