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X986 FBA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,348 mi
Last recorded132,348 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX986 FBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 132,348 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and thin

Fail 25 Jan 2018 132,348 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and thin

Pass 27 Jan 2017 129,267 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 125,047 miles

Both rear inner door Wells corroded.

Both rear brake hoses perishedl

All 4 wheel archers corroded.

Slight play in both front anti roll bar link bushes.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 119,551 miles

All 4 wheel arches and both rear inner door wells corroded.

Both rear brake hose perished.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 115,038 miles

Both front wheel arches corroded.

Both rear brake hoses slightly perished.

Both rear inner door wells and wheel arches corroded.

Offside mirror slightly discoloured.

Rear exhaust mount corroded.

Slight lift in both front lower ball joints.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 109,940 miles

Both rear brake hoses perished.

Corrosion to all 4 wheel arches.

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall and wearing low on outer edge.

Slight lift in both front lower ball joints.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Travel in handbrake.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 106,602 miles

All 4 wheel arches corroded.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge.

Slight lift in both front lower ball joints.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Travel in handbrake.

Fail 28 Jan 2011 102,563 miles

Corrosion to both front wings, wheel arches and rear wheel arches

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake hoses slightly perished

Slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2011 102,563 miles

Corrosion to both front wings, wheel arches and rear wheel arches

Rear brake hoses slightly perished

Slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 25 Jan 2010 99,586 miles

Corrosion to both front and nearside rear wheel arches

Offside rear indicator faded

Slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2009 95,857 miles

Offside rear indicator faded

Slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2008 91,141 miles

Offside rear indicator faded

Slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2007 86,092 miles

Offside rear brake pads low

Offside rear indicator faded †

Rear tyres close to limit

Slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 30 Jan 2007 86,092 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake pads low

Offside rear indicator faded †

Rear tyres close to limit

Slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2005 74,582 miles

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

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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X986 FBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X986 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 X986 FBA registered?

X986 FBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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