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X863 FBA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,405 mi
Last recorded156,405 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX863 FBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 156,405 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2014 142,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 137,410 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 135,789 miles

srs light illuminated

Fail 14 Aug 2012 135,789 miles

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

srs light illuminated

Pass 23 Aug 2011 132,199 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 132,134 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 128,260 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 128,259 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 122,291 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 113,888 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 113,888 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 105,353 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 94,856 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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X863 FBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X863 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 X863 FBA registered?

X863 FBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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