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A10 DFW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,915 mi
Last recorded125,915 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 DFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 125,915 miles

Both inner sills and both chassis legs from front to rear have rust corrosion at numerous points

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides headlamp fascia weathered (1.1.A.3b)

Front Lower radiator valance panel corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front underguards fitted

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both brakepipes from front to rear are corroded at numerous points

brake pipes at numerous points are slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded and has slight leak at middle join and clamps

Fail 26 Sep 2017 125,910 miles

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings around jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides headlamp fascia weathered (1.1.A.3b)

Front Lower radiator valance panel corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front underguards fitted

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear both inner sills and both chassis legs have rust corrosion

both brakepipes from front to rear are corroded at numerous points

Pass 24 Sep 2016 119,005 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear both inner sills and both chassis legs at rear has rust corrosion

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and both rear (4.1.E.1)

both brakepipes at middle to rear are corroded

underguards fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 111,336 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes have slight play. (2.4.G.2)

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

Front subframe corroded

both brakepipes at front to rear are corroded slightly

both inner sills and both chassis legs have rust corrosion at front to rear.

coil spring corroded both at front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded at joints at centre and rear.

front lower radiator valance panel corroded

underbody at rear has rust corrosion.

undertrays fitted at front and rear and on both sills restricting view of components

Pass 24 Sep 2014 102,313 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakepipes corroded at front and rear.

slight underbody corrosion on both inner sills and underbody at rear of vehicle.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 91,727 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 91,727 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 82,472 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 73,120 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 64,822 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 58,917 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,101 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 42,423 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 35,467 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 35,457 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A10 DFW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A10 DFW, 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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A10 DFW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 October 2000.

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