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X791 BLF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

197,455 mi
Last recorded197,455 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX791 BLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 197,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 190,140 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is nailed

Fail 29 Aug 2020 190,140 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre is nailed

Pass 7 Sep 2019 182,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 176,179 miles

Nearside Front Outer track rod end slight play.

Offside Front jacking point is rusty.

Pass 27 Nov 2017 174,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 169,602 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 169,602 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 164,520 miles

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

Nearside mirror insecure

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 164,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside mirror insecure

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 153,964 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 153,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 144,492 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 144,492 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r iner side light not working

Fail 21 Jun 2012 143,171 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 143,171 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 136,671 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 125,170 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 125,009 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 116,518 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 116,485 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 108,185 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 108,179 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 99,509 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 89,833 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 89,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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X791 BLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 X791 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 X791 BLF registered?

X791 BLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 December 2000.

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