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X148 SDE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,605 mi
Last recorded217,605 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX148 SDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 217,605 miles

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)

front brake pads 70% worn

gearbox oil leak

large dent in o/s/r door

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2011 217,605 miles

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

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

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)

front brake pads 70% worn

gearbox oil leak

large dent in o/s/r door

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2010 197,368 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 195,386 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 174,920 miles

Front Number Plate Slightly damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 149,099 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 118,607 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 118,607 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 95,161 miles

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

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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X148 SDE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X148 SDE, 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 X148 SDE registered?

X148 SDE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 November 2000.

Is X148 SDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X148 SDE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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