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X103 DTA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,235 mi
Last recorded125,235 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX103 DTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 125,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

management light on

nearside front jacking point corroded

screen washers low pressure

Fail 23 Jun 2017 125,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

management light on

nearside front jacking point corroded

screen washers low pressure

Fail 12 Jun 2017 125,079 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Screenwash bottle loose

Pass 16 Jun 2016 124,678 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 117,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion rear chassis by subframe mounts

Pass 4 Aug 2014 108,523 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 106,286 miles

engine tray very oilly

rear sub frame mounts slightly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2013 106,286 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine tray very oilly

rear sub frame mounts slightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2012 102,729 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2012 102,729 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2011 99,271 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 96,072 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 6 Aug 2010 96,072 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2009 92,059 miles

front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

rear subframe bushes slighty deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2008 87,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 83,159 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 83,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2006 74,526 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 74,526 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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X103 DTA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X103 DTA, 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 X103 DTA registered?

X103 DTA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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