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X831 EBD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,989 mi
Last recorded69,989 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX831 EBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 69,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 68,407 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 68,407 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)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 66,964 miles

advise management lamp on

Pass 6 Nov 2014 64,673 miles

advise rear brake pipes have surface corrosion advise replacement

Fail 6 Nov 2014 64,673 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise rear brake pipes have surface corrosion advise replacement

Pass 12 Nov 2013 62,001 miles

advise management lamp on

advise osf wing corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2012 58,907 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

advise nsf tyres worn to limit advise replacement

Pass 19 Nov 2012 58,907 miles

advise nsf tyres worn to limit advise replacement

Pass 23 Nov 2011 55,430 miles

advise slight play in nsf bottom ball joint

advise some wear to edge of nsf tyre

advise surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Nov 2010 52,794 miles

advise slight lift in nsf lower ball joint

Fail 15 Nov 2010 52,794 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 49,698 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 49,698 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 45,537 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 41,264 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 41,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 35,726 miles

advise engine management light /is on

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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X831 EBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X831 EBD, 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 X831 EBD registered?

X831 EBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 October 2000.

Is X831 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X831 EBD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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