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X974 FRE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,160 mi
Last recorded81,160 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX974 FRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2017 81,160 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SEE FAILURE FOR SUSPENSION (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner sill/chassis rotten (2.4.A.3)

BOOT FLOOR WELLS ON OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE ROTTEN, NEARSIDE IS SEVERE AND TRIM PANELS THE ONLY THING KEEPING CONTENTS IN BOOT-ALL THESE AREAS ARE OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS

Engine management fault light lit

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor rotten around jacking piont (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wing rotten but sharp edge covered with tape, NO SHARP EDGE VISIBLE AT TIME OF TEST!

Nearside Rear brake shield rotten and falling to bits

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

Offside Front Headlamp beam pattern diffused due to cloudy lamp lens -BORDERLINE PASS - REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR RECOMMENDED.

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor rotten around jacking piont (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front wing rotten but sharp edge covered with tape, NO SHARP EDGE VISIBLE AT TIME OF TEST!

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SEE ADVISORY FOR SUSPENSION PRESCRIBED AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive VERY DELICATE AND BENDS WITH FINGER PRESSURE BUT NOT HOLED - BORDERLINE PASS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake shield rotten and falling to bits

Rear whole rear subframe and rear suspension components heavy to severe corrosion.

Whole exhaust system in poor condition and has had many patched up repairs and sealer applied to many areas, not blowing and secure at time of test.

bulb warning message on dash but ALL lights working at time of test

fuel cap seal starting to crack

sill covers fitted covering many prescribed areas, floor rotten very near to covers!

wiper blade smearing a bit - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT!

Pass 14 Nov 2016 77,022 miles

Dash display indicated a bulb failure but ALL bulbs working ok

Nearside Front 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 headlamp lens scratched/cloudy and diffusing beam pattern

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside headlamp lens scratched/cloudy and diffusing beam pattern - BORDERLINE PASS!

Pass 6 Nov 2015 71,744 miles

Front sections of exhaust very rusty

Headlamp lenses cloudy/scratched, images a bit diffused, BORDERLINE PASS

Nearside Front centre exhaust silencer cut out!

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)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi hose damaged (7.1.2)

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

dash indicates a bulb malfunction but ALL lights OK!

Pass 31 Oct 2014 64,946 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise limited inspection heavy soiled

Fail 30 Oct 2014 64,946 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise limited inspection heavy soiled

advise water pump weak excess noise

Pass 22 Nov 2013 59,998 miles

n/s front bottom balljoint slight play

Fail 19 Nov 2013 59,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front bottom balljoint slight play

Pass 20 Nov 2012 53,267 miles

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

rear subframe bushes slight play limited inspection due to dirt

Pass 23 Nov 2011 44,631 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 44,631 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,224 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,403 miles

O/S rear view mirror discoloured

Fail 23 Oct 2009 36,403 miles

O/S rear view mirror discoloured

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 32,635 miles

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

O/S mirror glass in poor condition

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 29,916 miles

O/S mirror glass poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2006 27,265 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 27,618 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2005 23,659 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 23,659 miles

Nearside Rear Lower rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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X974 FRE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 X974 FRE, 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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X974 FRE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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