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X947 RBW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,555 mi
Last recorded152,555 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX947 RBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 152,555 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

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

engine management light appears on the dashboard

oil leak

suspension components corroded slightly

Fail 18 Apr 2016 152,555 miles

Offside 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)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

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

engine management light appears on the dashboard

oil leak

suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2014 144,347 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre has cut not deep enough to reach the cordes

Fail 2 Oct 2014 144,347 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre has cut not deep enough to reach the cordes

Pass 3 Oct 2013 138,318 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 138,318 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 132,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 132,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 132,872 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

srs lamp staying on

Pass 30 Sep 2011 122,520 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 115,359 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 107,377 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 102,291 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 97,673 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 92,216 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 85,539 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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X947 RBW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X947 RBW, 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 X947 RBW registered?

X947 RBW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 September 2000.

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