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X994 EBD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

196,904 mi
Last recorded196,904 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX994 EBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 196,904 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 187,207 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 178,068 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 178,068 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 169,437 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 169,437 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 160,949 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 149,921 miles

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

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 1 Sep 2010 137,927 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)

advise corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 25 Aug 2009 124,158 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 124,158 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 111,396 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 111,396 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 96,697 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 96,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 82,766 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 71,539 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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X994 EBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X994 EBD, 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 X994 EBD registered?

X994 EBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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