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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,998 cc

X748 FDPMOT history

X748 FDP is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 27 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2021 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 131,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2021.

X748 FDP blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2021
Mileage
131,281 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X748 FDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

X748 FDP was last recorded at 131,281 miles on 17 Nov 2021, 1,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,966 miles · 13 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
1,315 miles
Average per year
4,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 131,281 miles
  • 2020 – 129,966 miles
  • 2019 – 125,318 miles
  • 2018 – 119,273 miles
  • 2017 – 112,727 miles
  • 2016 – 105,275 miles
  • 2015 – 98,481 miles
  • 2014 – 92,265 miles
  • 2013 – 90,205 miles
  • 2012 – 88,064 miles
  • 2011 – 85,828 miles
  • 2010 – 83,400 miles
  • 2009 – 80,625 miles
  • 2008 – 77,211 miles
  • 2007 – 74,411 miles
  • 2006 – 65,606 miles
  • 2005 – 52,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail131,281 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOff side front jacking point has corrosion
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Inner Sill Corroded And Holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Off side front floor has corrosion & holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail131,281 miles (+1,315)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,281 miles
    Test number
    996109962193
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOff side front jacking point has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass129,966 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    129,966 miles
    Test number
    380284758621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Sill Corroded And Holed

  3. Fail129,956 miles (+4,638)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,956 miles
    Test number
    278489617563
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Sill Corroded And Holed

  4. Pass125,318 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,318 miles
    Test number
    921989287911
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTwo out of four washer jets misaligned

  5. Fail125,318 miles (+6,045)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,318 miles
    Test number
    987599473810
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTwo out of four washer jets misaligned

  6. Pass119,273 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    119,273 miles
    Test number
    509549285007
    • AdvisoryOff side front floor has corrosion & holed

  7. Fail119,273 miles (+6,546)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,273 miles
    Test number
    192420339210
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Brake hose perished & showing canvas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Brake hose perished & showing canvas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOff side front floor has corrosion & holed

  8. Pass112,727 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    112,727 miles
    Test number
    450802700004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner seal excessively corroded

  9. Fail112,727 miles (+7,452)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,727 miles
    Test number
    735913071163
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner seal excessively corroded

  10. Pass105,275 miles (+6,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,275 miles
    Test number
    906094418346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight perishing to both front tyres

  11. Pass98,481 miles (+6,216)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    98,481 miles
    Test number
    267769565472
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass92,265 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    92,265 miles
    Test number
    967221574151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,230 miles (+2,025)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,230 miles
    Test number
    989870174173
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass90,205 miles (+2,141)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    90,205 miles
    Test number
    395148813219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,064 miles (+2,236)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    88,064 miles
    Test number
    865584632270
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Pass85,828 miles (+2,428)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    85,828 miles
    Test number
    479623321298
    • NoteBoth front tyres slight wear on outer edges
    • NoteFront discs slight wear

  17. Pass83,400 miles (+2,775)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    83,400 miles
    Test number
    372996110246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box noisy.
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs lipped.

  18. Pass80,625 miles (+3,414)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    80,625 miles
    Test number
    432072329273
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • NoteEngine misfire
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteOuter sills covered

  19. Pass77,211 miles (+2,800)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    77,211 miles
    Test number
    223357618287
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edge
    • NoteBrake fluid level low
    • NoteFront pads appear low

  20. Pass74,411 miles (+8,805)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    74,411 miles
    Test number
    150222647267
    • NoteBrake fluid low,front discs worn & front pads 50% worn

  21. Pass65,606 miles (+12,790)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    65,606 miles
    Test number
    600348926228
    • NoteSlight oil dampness around diff....front to rear and both rear metal brake pipes corroded....wiper blade smeary

  22. Pass52,816 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    52,816 miles
    Test number
    964330335233
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X748 FDP

Does X748 FDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X748 FDP expired on 12 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X748 FDP?
The MOT on X748 FDP expired on 12 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X748 FDP done?
X748 FDP was recorded at 131,281 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2021, an average of 4,829 miles a year.
Has X748 FDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X748 FDP has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on X748 FDP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on X748 FDP find?
X748 FDP failed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front headlamp aim too low, and 3 more.

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