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X851 BDF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,319 mi
Last recorded181,319 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX851 BDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 181,319 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 174,256 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 164,988 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 164,988 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 156,312 miles

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

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

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

advise engine bay covers fitted

advise engine under tray fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2011 156,303 miles

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

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

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

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

advise engine bay covers fitted

advise engine under tray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2010 149,081 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 137,328 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 121,404 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Heat shield above back box exaust loose

Pass 20 Oct 2008 121,404 miles

Heat shield above back box exaust loose

Pass 3 Oct 2007 92,924 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 49,477 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 49,477 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

body sill skirt trims restrict access to view perscribed areas.

inner wheel arch trims restrict access to view perscribed areas on suspension.

offside front tyre has a nail in the centre of it.

rear numberplate backing starting to lift.

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes at the rear of vehicle.

underbody trims restrict access to view perscribed areas on suspension & steering.

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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X851 BDF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X851 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 X851 BDF registered?

X851 BDF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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