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X782 EAP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,564 mi
Last recorded143,564 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX782 EAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 143,564 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 143,563 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Dec 2011 143,536 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 133,026 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 133,024 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in Off side rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2009 132,375 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 120,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

air bag light showing on dash

Fail 1 Oct 2008 120,057 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

AIR bag light showing on dash

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 111,283 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

air bag warning light on

slight engine oil leak

steel rim fitted to off side front

Fail 5 Oct 2007 111,283 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

air bag warning light on

slight engine oil leak

steel rim fitted to off side front

Fail 10 Aug 2006 100,920 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

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

LOW TYRE TREAD TO OFF SIDE FRONT AND NEAR SIDE FRONT WILL NEED ATTENTION

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT DAMPNESS TO BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS (AJUSTABLE SHOCK)

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

SLIGHT GEARBOX OIL LEAK

SLIGHT UNEVEN BRAKING TO REAR BRAKES

UNEVEN WEAR TO FRONT TYRES MAY NEED TRACKING

Pass 10 Aug 2006 100,920 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

LOW TYRE TREAD TO OFF SIDE FRONT AND NEAR SIDE FRONT WILL NEED ATTENTION

SLIGHT DAMPNESS TO BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS (AJUSTABLE SHOCK)

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

SLIGHT GEARBOX OIL LEAK

SLIGHT UNEVEN BRAKING TO REAR BRAKES

UNEVEN WEAR TO FRONT TYRES MAY NEED TRACKING

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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X782 EAP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X782 EAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X782 EAP registered?

X782 EAP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X782 EAP safe to buy?

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