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X217 DNA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

169,645 mi
Last recorded169,645 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX217 DNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 169,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 169,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 161,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 161,733 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 146,310 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 134,400 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 122,953 miles

EML active

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front exhaust bracket corroded.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

gearbox sump pan corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 110,032 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 106,454 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s and n/s rear quarter pannels floor corroded

o/s centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 16 May 2013 102,917 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 May 2013 102,917 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 98,394 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 92,956 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 84,342 miles

rusty front spring hangers

Pass 9 Jun 2009 81,840 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside mirror glass getting in poor condition

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 76,003 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside wing mirror glass getting in poor condition

Rear pads getting low

Pass 29 Jun 2007 69,723 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 60,422 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 51,137 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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X217 DNA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 X217 DNA, 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 X217 DNA registered?

X217 DNA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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