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X783 BBY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,187 mi
Last recorded206,187 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX783 BBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 206,187 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General surface corrosion underside of vehicle but not dangerous.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 191,992 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 178,455 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 165,008 miles

General surface corrosion underside of vehicle but not dangerous

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 153,759 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Sep 2018 153,753 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2017 147,820 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2016 141,966 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2016 141,966 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 138,611 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 138,611 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 136,696 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both headlight images poor

dash display indicating faults with abs ,esp, bas and lighting

Fail 15 Oct 2014 136,696 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both headlight images poor

Pass 7 Oct 2013 134,144 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 134,144 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 204,896 miles

front tyres wearing at inner edges

front windows tinted

offside rear tyre wearing at inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2011 121,000 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 121,000 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 119,468 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 107,025 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 89,658 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 89,658 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 71,807 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 90,571 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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X783 BBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 X783 BBY, 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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X783 BBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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