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X836 BDF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,369 mi
Last recorded177,369 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX836 BDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 177,369 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box and underside of car starting to corrode.

Fail 5 Feb 2019 177,238 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box and underside of car starting to corrode.

Pass 30 Jan 2018 172,322 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 166,626 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Feb 2017 166,626 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 160,240 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 160,194 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 156,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 153,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 147,005 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 140,458 miles

front coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre very well worn on inner edge 235/40/18

Pass 31 Jan 2011 133,177 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 125,189 miles

both front coil springs corroded at bases

o/s/f tyre very well worn on edges 235/40zr18

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit and badly worn on inner edge 265/35zr18

Pass 4 Feb 2009 116,276 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to 2mm 265/35zr18

oil leak around turbocharger

Pass 5 Feb 2008 108,444 miles

both front tyres well worn on inner edges 235/40z18 advise tracking check

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit 265/35z18

rear brake pads appear well worn

small lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 7 Sep 2006 97,317 miles

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall split around circumfrence but not to cords

Fail 6 Sep 2006 97,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall split but not to ply or cord 235/40zr18

o/s/r inner tyre sidewall split around circumfrence but not to ply or cord 265/35zr18

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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X836 BDF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 X836 BDF, 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 X836 BDF registered?

X836 BDF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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