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X885 UMS

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,451 mi
Last recorded78,451 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX885 UMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 78,451 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Aug 2024 78,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

wiper smeers screen

Pass 21 Aug 2023 77,500 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 77,322 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 76,346 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 76,104 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 75,231 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 73,659 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 73,242 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve starting to perish

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 72,197 miles

Front wiper smeary on screen

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 72,197 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front wiper smeary on screen

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 70,852 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 70,114 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust center box outer skin corroded

near side front tyre side wall split

Pass 29 Jul 2013 69,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal slightly perished on the outer of the ring

Pass 16 Aug 2012 68,524 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 67,753 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 67,753 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2010 66,245 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 66,245 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 61,556 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 61,532 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 53,938 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 43,214 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,214 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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X885 UMS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 X885 UMS, 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 X885 UMS registered?

X885 UMS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 October 2000.

Is X885 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X885 UMS shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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