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X854 LOF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,899 mi
Last recorded195,899 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX854 LOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 195,899 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar mounting bush worn

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear chassis beneath sub frame mounting heavily corroded

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 Rear chassis beneath sub frame mounting heavily corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

metal brake pipes obscured unable to carry out full inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

undertray obscuring underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2016 188,569 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 188,569 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 181,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

metal brake pipes obscured unable to carry out full inspections

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 172,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear chassis pillar for sub frame mounting heavily corroded

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Sep 2014 172,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear chassis pillar for sub frame mounting heavily corroded

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2013 159,483 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 149,780 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 149,780 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 139,818 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front tyre cut in tred not reaching cords

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 23 Feb 2010 127,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 28 Feb 2009 115,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 115,649 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 103,417 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 103,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 88,868 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 72,470 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 72,470 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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X854 LOF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc 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 X854 LOF, 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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X854 LOF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 November 2000.

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