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DXZ 4550

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,233 mi
Last recorded134,233 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXZ 4550
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 134,233 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 134,233 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2014 134,136 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f coil spring hsa sharp edge on lower coil

Pass 18 Apr 2013 131,265 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 125,281 miles

Corrosion in offside outer sill,front and rear jacking points.

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 118,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 108,127 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 108,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 102,508 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 95,815 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 81,356 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 71,204 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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DXZ 4550 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DXZ 4550, 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 DXZ 4550 registered?

DXZ 4550 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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