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X837 BDF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

161,177 mi
Last recorded161,177 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX837 BDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2013 161,177 miles

Exhaust braket broken but system still supported

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 161,177 miles

Exhaust braket broken but system still supported

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 154,010 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre cut

Fail 23 Dec 2010 154,010 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre cut

Pass 23 Dec 2009 138,144 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 138,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 120,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage on windscreen zone A

front disc pads low

n/s front road wheel damaged

n/s rear seatbelt not fully tested baby seat fitted

n/s rear tyre worn to limit

o/s rear tyre low on limit

Pass 8 Dec 2008 120,732 miles

damage on windscreen zone A

front disc pads low

n/s front road wheel damaged

n/s rear seatbelt not fully tested baby seat fitted

n/s rear tyre worn to limit

o/s rear tyre low on limit

Pass 3 Nov 2007 104,513 miles

damage on windscreen zone A

n/s front road wheel damaged

n/s rear tyre pressure low

rear centre seat belt not fully tested baby seat fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2007 104,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

damage on windscreen zone A

n/s front road wheel damaged

n/s rear tyre pressure low

rear centre seat belt not fully tested baby seat fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2006 94,448 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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X837 BDF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X837 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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X837 BDF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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