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X157 DEP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,691 mi
Last recorded144,691 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX157 DEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 144,691 miles

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

Front anti-roll bar D-bushs worn.

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 144,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front anti-roll bar D-bushs worn.

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 129,385 miles

General corrosion to body.

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

Nearside front brake pipe coroded.

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

Slight play to nearside front track rod end.

Fail 6 Jun 2012 129,385 miles

General corrosion to body.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake pipe coroded.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play to nearside front track rod end.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 117,616 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 117,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

corrosion to rear sills

front discs corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2010 98,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s rear tyre wearing on the edge

Pass 2 Jul 2010 98,712 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on the edge

Pass 4 Nov 2009 97,461 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 94,628 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 89,201 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 83,268 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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X157 DEP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X157 DEP, 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 X157 DEP registered?

X157 DEP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 December 2000.

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