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X908 YDY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

186,331 mi
Last recorded186,331 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX908 YDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 186,331 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 186,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2023 181,151 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 179,705 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 179,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 170,686 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2020 170,686 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt missing center stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2018 161,390 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 158,641 miles

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

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 158,641 miles

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

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 155,405 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 155,405 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 147,628 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 141,029 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 134,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 134,251 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 127,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 120,439 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 120,414 miles

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

Air bag light on

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 114,303 miles

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

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

SRS light on.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 108,357 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 101,764 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 101,764 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 101,657 miles

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 96,705 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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X908 YDY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 X908 YDY, 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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X908 YDY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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