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X79 BLF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

231,796 mi
Last recorded231,796 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX79 BLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 231,796 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Engine light on

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre slight damage to sidewall

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

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

Fail 9 May 2014 231,721 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Engine light on

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre slight damage to sidewall

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 219,768 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nsf fog light not working

Fail 14 May 2013 219,768 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nsf fog light not working

Pass 1 Jun 2012 205,751 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 205,749 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 May 2011 193,150 miles
Fail 17 May 2011

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

Pass 14 May 2010 182,260 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 172,814 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 172,814 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 166,029 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 156,876 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 146,354 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 146,106 miles

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

nsr tyre low on outer edge,oil leak on rear axle, osr shock absorber damp

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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X79 BLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X79 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 X79 BLF registered?

X79 BLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 December 2000.

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