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V552 DLO

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

104,401 mi
Last recorded104,401 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV552 DLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2023 104,401 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 103,770 miles

Corrosion o/s/f jacking area

Fail 23 Aug 2022 103,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion o/s/f jacking area

Pass 19 Aug 2021 102,948 miles

Corrosion n/s/f jacking area

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 102,223 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 101,585 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 100,619 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 28 Jul 2017 99,507 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 22 Jul 2016 98,556 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 97,084 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 94,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 92,656 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 89,430 miles

Front subframe corroding

Fail 24 Apr 2012 89,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front subframe corroding

Play in o/s steering rack side rod

Rear brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 9 May 2011 86,248 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 80,447 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 76,137 miles

Wear in both front roll bar links

Wear in both lower steering ball joints

Pass 26 Mar 2008 68,488 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 64,719 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 60,035 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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V552 DLO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V552 DLO, 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 V552 DLO registered?

V552 DLO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V552 DLO safe to buy?

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