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W223 DMC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,651 mi
Last recorded147,651 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW223 DMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 147,651 miles

Advanced corrosion to various underbody components

Both front wishbone front bushes have slight movement

Various corrosion/damage to bodywork

Vehicle overdue for service

Fail 22 Oct 2012 147,625 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Advanced corrosion to various underbody components

Both front wishbone front bushes have slight movement

Various corrosion/damage to bodywork

Vehicle overdue for service

Pass 25 Oct 2011 142,612 miles

All arches corroded

Front sub frame corroded

Rear number plate in poor condition

nail in tread o/s rear

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2011 142,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

All arches corroded

Front sub frame corroded

nail in tread o/s rear

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2010 130,537 miles

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

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

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

exhaust clamp corroded

rear number plate deterioated

rear o/s lamp damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2010 130,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust clamp corroded

rear number plate deterioated

rear o/s lamp damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2009 126,052 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2008 120,118 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 110,982 miles

front & rear tyres worn low 205-65-15

Pass 16 Oct 2006 94,219 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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W223 DMC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W223 DMC, 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 W223 DMC registered?

W223 DMC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W223 DMC safe to buy?

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