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X837 FBA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,016 mi
Last recorded111,016 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX837 FBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 111,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 110,816 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 110,816 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 108,769 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc rusty and scored

nsf tyre 2ml also has nail in

oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2016 108,768 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc rusty and scored

nsf tyre 2ml also has nail in

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2015 103,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cut

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

Sill covers and engine covers fitted

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 103,349 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing Stalk (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cut

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

Sill covers and engine covers fitted

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 94,532 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 86,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 86,373 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 80,552 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 66,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 54,707 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 44,167 miles

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

slight leack from rear diff

small chips in front screen

Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 33,024 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 28,989 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 FBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc 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 X837 FBA, 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 X837 FBA registered?

X837 FBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 December 2000.

Is X837 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X837 FBA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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